Section 422.01 - General Provisions(1)Scope. 101 CMR 422.00 governs the payment rates for general programs - disability services purchased by a governmental unit. General programs - disability services are services designed to provide various types of assistance to disabled individuals to aid them in achieving personal independence.(2)Applicable Dates of Service. The rates contained in 101 CMR 422.00 apply for dates of service provided on or after January 1, 2024.(3)Disclaimer of Authorization of Services. 101 CMR 422.00 is neither authorization for nor approval of the services for which rates are determined pursuant to 101 CMR 422.00. Governmental units that purchase the services described in 101 CMR 422.00 are responsible for the definition, authorization, and approval of services extended to clients.(4)Administrative Bulletins. EOHHS may issue administrative bulletins to clarify its policy on substantive provisions of 101 CMR 422.00.(5)Services and Rates Covered by Other Regulations. Payment rates for the following services are not included within the scope of 101 CMR 422.00 and are governed by other regulations promulgated by EOHHS as follows. Service | Regulation |
Client Financial Assistance/Flex Funding Administration | 101 CMR 414.00: Rates for Family Stabilization Services |
Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1308, eff. 3/11/2016.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1351, eff. 11/3/2017.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1405, eff. 11/29/2019.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1421, eff. 7/10/2020.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1459, eff. 12/24/2021.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1527, eff. 8/2/2024.