Council efforts on regulatory matters

The state issued two administrative bulletins for human services programs on Monday, July 13 regarding adult day health services and day habilitation services. Copies of the bulletins can be found below. Any questions about the bulletins may be directed to Bill Yelenak at the Providers’ Council. Administrative Bulletin 20-72: 101 CMR 310.00: Adult Day Health

The Providers’ Council on Friday, May 15 submitted testimony on seven Chapter 257 rates, including: 101 CMR 414.00, Rates for Family Stabilization Services 101 CMR 412.00, Rates for Family Transitional Support Services 101 CMR 346.00, Rates for Certain Substance-related and Addictive Disorders Programs 101 CMR 424.00, Rates for Certain Developmental and Support Services 101 CMR 411.00, Rates for Certain Placement, Support,

All of the rates can be found at the state’s website. All regulations are now listed in the same place, and each regulation also has a subpage that has the latest information about that regulation.

The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General has issued guidance and created a new website and webinar series to help employers comply with the state’s amended Equal Pay Act that goes into effect on July 1, 2018.

The Providers’ Council submitted comments regarding proposed changes to background record checks procedures at the Department of Early Education and Care on Friday, January 19, 2018.