Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2008

On June 13, the Providers’ Council submitted testimony to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) in response to proposed amendments to five regulations under Chapter 257, including 101 CMR 413.00, 414.00, 415.00, 429.00 and 432.00. These proposed rate adjustments affect a wide range of critical community-based services such as Youth Intermediate-Term Stabilization Services, Family Stabilization Services, Community-Based Day Support, Sexual and Domestic Violence Services, and Lead Agency Services.

The Providers’ Council submitted testimony to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on 101 CMR 421.00: Rates for Adult Housing and Community Support Services; 101 CMR 428.00:

The Providers’ Council submitted testimony to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on 101 CMR 430.00, addressing Rates for Program of Assertive Community Treatment Services. Representing over 220 community-based human services organizations in Massachusetts, the Council highlighted the urgent need for equitable reimbursement rates to address workforce challenges and sustain critical services.

The Providers’ Council submitted testimony to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on 101 CMR 417.00, addressing rates for Certain Elder Care Services. Representing over 220 community-based human services organizations in Massachusetts, the Council highlighted the urgent need for equitable reimbursement rates to address workforce challenges and sustain critical services.

The Providers’ Council submitted testimony to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on 101 CMR 424.00, addressing rates for Certain Developmental and Support Services. Representing over 220

The Providers’ Council submitted testimony to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on 101 CMR 414.00, addressing rates for Family Stabilization Services. Representing over 220 community-based human services organizations in Massachusetts, the Council underscored the need for equitable reimbursement rates to address workforce challenges and ensure service delivery. 

The Providers’ Council submitted testimony today at two Chapter 257 hearings regarding updated rates for Certain Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Programs and Payments for Youth Short-Term Stabilization and Emergency Placement

The Providers’ Council submitted testimony to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on 101 CMR 418.00, addressing rates for Youth Short-Term Stabilization and Emergency Placement Services. Representing over 220 community-based human services organizations in Massachusetts, the Council highlighted the urgent need for equitable reimbursement rates to address workforce challenges and sustain critical services.