101 CMR, § 421.01 - General Provisions

(1) Scope. 101 CMR 421.00 governs the payment rates for adult housing and community support services purchased by a governmental unit. These services are designed to provide various types of assistance to homeless individuals and, following stabilization, promote more structured supports for them.

(2) Applicable Dates of Service. The rates contained in 101 CMR 421.00 apply for dates of service provided on or after July 1, 2023.

(3) Disclaimer of Authorization of Services. 101 CMR 421.00 is neither authorization for nor approval of the services for which rates are determined pursuant to 101 CMR 421.00. Governmental units that purchase adult housing and community support services are responsible for the definition, authorization, and approval of services extended to clients.

(4) Administrative Bulletins. EOHHS may issue administrative bulletins to clarify its policy on substantive provisions of 101 CMR 421.00.

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101 CMR, § 421.01

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1296, eff. 9/25/2015. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1332, eff. 2/10/2017. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1351, eff. 11/3/2017. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1394, eff. 6/28/2019. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1407, eff. 12/27/2019. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1446, eff. 6/25/2021. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1505, eff. 9/29/2023.