News & Updates
The Massachusetts Health Care Training Forum (MTF) sends out regular email updates on current program and policy information, meeting notices, learning opportunities and other relevant information and resources.
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Immigration Refresher – Part 3
Review proof of citizenship/national status and immigration status to determine eligibility for MassHealth. Understand the acceptable forms of proof of BOTH U.S. citizenship/national status AND identity. Registration link: https://umassmed.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wyOQww1HSVeV97kxb-sA5w
Immigration Refresher – Part 2
Review proof of citizenship/national status and immigration status to determine eligibility for MassHealth. Understand the acceptable forms of proof of BOTH U.S. citizenship/national status AND identity. Registration link: https://umassmed.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wyOQww1HSVeV97kxb-sA5w
MassHealth Training Forum Provider Updates #3
9:00AM – 9:05AM Welcome All presentations will be followed by a questions and answers segment. 9:05AM – 9:15AM Health Safety Net Updates – Presented by Health Safety Net Health Safety Net (HSN) will provide updates regarding closing the next fiscal year, reporting changes to the HSN about billing intermediaries, requiring carrier codes on claims, allowing… Continue Reading MassHealth Training Forum Provider Updates #3
MassHealth Training Forum Provider Updates #4
document 9:00AM – 9:05AM Welcome All presentations will be followed by a questions and answers segment. 9:05AM – 9:15AM Health Safety Net Updates – Presented by Health Safety Net Health Safety Net (HSN) will provide updates regarding closing the next fiscal year, reporting changes to the HSN about billing intermediaries, requiring carrier codes on claims,… Continue Reading MassHealth Training Forum Provider Updates #4
Immigration Refresher – Part 1
Review proof of citizenship/national status and immigration status to determine eligibility for MassHealth. Understand the acceptable forms of proof of BOTH U.S. citizenship/national status AND identity. Registration link: https://umassmed.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wyOQww1HSVeV97kxb-sA5w
MassHealth Training Forum Provider Updates
9:00AM – 9:05AM Welcome All presentations will be followed by a questions and answers segment. 9:05AM – 9:15AM Health Safety Net Updates – Presented by Health Safety Net Health Safety Net (HSN) will provide updates regarding closing the next fiscal year, reporting changes to the HSN about billing intermediaries, requiring carrier codes on claims, allowing… Continue Reading MassHealth Training Forum Provider Updates
Extension of Temporary ARPA Related Rate Increases for Certain Providers of Home and Community-Based Services
June 27, 2022 As you are aware, as part of its implementation of increased funding available pursuant to Section 9817 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and drawing on additional Medicaid funding, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) provided immediate time-limited rate enhancements aimed at strengthening and stabilizing the […] Continue Reading Extension of Temporary ARPA Related Rate Increases for Certain Providers of Home and Community-Based Services
Discontinuation of Temporary ARPA Related Rate Increases for Adult Day Health and Day Habilitation Providers
June 27, 2022 As you are aware, as part of its implementation of increased funding available pursuant to Section 9817 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and drawing on additional Medicaid funding, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) provided immediate time-limited rate enhancements aimed at strengthening and stabilizing the state’s home […] Continue Reading Discontinuation of Temporary ARPA Related Rate Increases for Adult Day Health and Day Habilitation Providers
Robotics Processing Automation (RPA) Policy
June 27, 2022 Effective July 1, 2022, MassHealth will require that any/all organizations (providers, business partners, and relationship entities that utilize Robotics Processing Automation (RPA) tools (AKA bots) on MassHealth’s Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) Provider Online Service Center (POSC) register the bot and request approval from MassHealth prior to the implementation of […] Continue Reading Robotics Processing Automation (RPA) Policy
Coverage of and Payment for the Administration of Remdesivir in an Outpatient Setting
July 5, 2022 As described in All-Provider Bulletin 336, effective for dates of service on or after December 22, 2021, MassHealth will reimburse MassHealth-enrolled acute outpatient hospitals, community health centers, and physicians for the administration of Remdesivir (Veklury) in an outpatient setting. Providers administering Remdesivir should bill MassHealth using the existing HCPCS code […] Continue Reading Coverage of and Payment for the Administration of Remdesivir in an Outpatient Setting