Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2008

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.

Council Submits Ch.257 Testimony on Rates for Youth Short-Term Stabilization and Emergency Placement Services

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. 

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The Council Submits Ch.257 Testimony for Addressing Rates for Certain Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Programs

The Providers’ Council submitted testimony to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on 101 CMR 346.00, addressing rates for Certain Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Programs. Representing over 220 community-based human services organizations in Massachusetts, the Council emphasized the urgent need for equitable reimbursement rates to address workforce challenges and maintain critical services. 

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Council Submits Ch.257 Testimony Addressing rates for Certain Placement, Support, and Shared Living Services

The Providers’ Council submitted testimony at the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) public hearing on 101 CMR 411.00, addressing rates for Certain Placement, Support, and Shared Living Services. Representing over 220 community-based human services organizations across Massachusetts, the Council emphasized the need for equitable reimbursement rates to ensure workforce stability and service delivery. 

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Council Submits Testimony on Three Rates of Ch.257

The Providers’ Council submitted testimony to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on 101 CMR 410.00, 101 CMR 412.00, and 101 CMR 425.00, addressing rates for Competitive Integrated Employment Services, Family Transitional Support Services, and Young Parent Support Programs.

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