Below is information about Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2008, the landmark rate-setting law the Council and others worked to pass more than 10 years ago. The Council routinely attends public hearings and files testimony on human services rates.
You can download the Chapter 257 fact sheet here.
On December 12, 2025, the Providers’ Council submitted testimony to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on the proposed rates for 101 CMR 416:00: Rates for Clubhouse Services.
Read MoreOn November 14, the Providers’ Council testified at the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) hearing on proposed amendments to 101 CMR 349.00: Rates for Early Intervention Program Services.
Read MoreThe Providers’ Council testified at the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) rate hearing on 101 CMR 427.00: Rates for Certain Youth and Young Adult Support Services.
Read MoreOn July 11, the Providers’ Council submitted testimony to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) in response to proposed amendments to 101 CMR 346.00 and 419.00, which affect rates for Certain Substance-Related and Addictive Disorder Programs and Supported Employment Services.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreThe 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:
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
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