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Duplicate Claims Suspension – Independent Nurse (IN) Providers
In August of 2024, MassHealth implemented the following claims detections: If an Independent Nurse (IN) bills for overtime units using modifiers TU or U4 before they bill for 40 hours of standard Continuous Skilled Nursing (CSN) services in a calendar week (starting Sunday 12am and ending Saturday 11:59pm). If an IN bills for greater than… Continue Reading Duplicate Claims Suspension – Independent Nurse (IN) Providers
Overpayments Resulting from Duplicate Claim Editing Issue
MassHealth has identified an editing issue that has resulted in overpayments for several providers. The issue has been corrected, and we are in the process of identifying affected claims for a Mass Adjustment to recoup the overpayments. As a reminder, duplicate billing is forbidden according to MassHealth Billing Regulation 130 CMR 450.302: Unacceptable Billing Practices.… Continue Reading Overpayments Resulting from Duplicate Claim Editing Issue
Health Connector Open Enrollment Starts 11/1/25 & Health Connector Partner Resources
The Health Connector’s Open Enrollment for 2026 Coverage Starts Tomorrow – Saturday, November 1st. Open Enrollment is the time of year when individuals and families can enroll in the Health Connector’s non-group health insurance coverage or switch existing coverage for any reason, without needing a qualifying event. This year’s Open Enrollment is November 1, 2025,… Continue Reading Health Connector Open Enrollment Starts 11/1/25 & Health Connector Partner Resources
Reprocess Medicare Crossover Claims Incorrectly Denied with Edit 2502
MassHealth identified an issue affecting Medicare crossover claims billed for services that are unrelated to a hospice member’s terminal illness. These crossover claims were incorrectly denied for edit 2502 ‘Member covered by other insurance’ for members enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan on the date of service. The affected crossover claims with dates of services… Continue Reading Reprocess Medicare Crossover Claims Incorrectly Denied with Edit 2502
Changes to MassHealth’s Accountable Care Organizations on January 1, 2026
As part of MassHealth’s annual Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program update process, there will be changes to ACO service areas, hospitals, providers, and health plans within the managed care program effective January 1, 2026. Please reference All Provider Bulletin 410 at https://www.mass.gov/lists/2025-masshealth-provider-bulletins for more details. For questions or concerns: LTTS providers, please contact the LTSS… Continue Reading Changes to MassHealth’s Accountable Care Organizations on January 1, 2026
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Match Informational Explanation of Benefits (EOBS)
MassHealth EVV soft edits are now live, and you may see new EVV messages on your Remittance Advice (RA). For claims for EVV services processed through MassHealth, you may begin to see codes on your RA indicating whether a matching EVV visit was found in the Sandata EVV Aggregator for the EVV service on the… Continue Reading Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Match Informational Explanation of Benefits (EOBS)
Springfield MassHealth Enrollment Center (MEC) Moving
Springfield MEC Moving on October 24, 2025 New Address: 243 Cottage Street, Springfield Springfield MEC Moving Information
Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes
On January 17, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Final Rule. The final rule emphasizes the need to improve health information exchange to achieve appropriate and necessary access to health records for patients (members), healthcare providers, and payers. The rule also focuses on… Continue Reading Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes
Health Connector Preliminary Eligibility Notices are Mailing
Notices for Health Connector Redetermination are Being Mailed! Preliminary Eligibility notices for the Health Connector’s Open Enrollment 2026 are now being sent to members through mid-September. Some members may have already received their notices. These notices tell members about: their estimated 2026 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) their program eligibility based on information that is currently… Continue Reading Health Connector Preliminary Eligibility Notices are Mailing
Health Connector Federal Policy Updates: ConnectorCare Program Changes
Health Connector Federal Policy Updates The federal government recently passed a budget reconciliation bill on July 4, 2025. As a result, many Health Connector members will see increases in the cost of their health insurance or changes in their eligibility, access to coverage, or the amount of financial help they’re able to receive. For Plan… Continue Reading Health Connector Federal Policy Updates: ConnectorCare Program Changes