101 CMR, § 452.02 - Definitions

As used in 101 CMR 452.00, terms have the meanings as defined in 101 CMR 452.02, except as otherwise provided.

Client . An individual receiving services purchased by a governmental unit.

Cost Report . The document used to report costs and other financial and statistical data. The Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR) pursuant to 808 CMR 1.00: Compliance, Reporting and Auditing for Human and Social Services is used when required.

COVID-19 Payment Rate . A rate that is intended to take into account the change in program model necessary due to COVID-19 requirements, which will be instituted at the discretion of the purchasing governmental unit.

EOHHS . The Executive Office of Health and Human Services established under M.G.L. c. 6A.

Governmental Unit . The Commonwealth, any board, commission, department, division, or agency of the Commonwealth and any political subdivision of the Commonwealth.

Provider . Any individual, group, partnership, trust, corporation, or other legal entity that offers services for purchase by a governmental unit and that meets the conditions of purchase or licensure that have been adopted by a purchasing governmental unit.

Reporting Year . The provider's fiscal year for which costs incurred are reported to the Operational Services Division on the Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR) pursuant to 808 CMR 1.00: Compliance, Reporting and Auditing for Human and Social Services.

State Funding . The aggregate amount of payments to a provider by a governmental unit for services purchased at rates established in 101 CMR 452.01(5). State funding does not include any amounts attributable to federal funding or grant funds.

Workforce Investment . Funds directed to a provider for workforce investment. As a condition of receipt of these additional funds, eligible provider agencies must complete an attestation assuring EOHHS that they will use at least 90% of the funds for health and human service workforce development, which could include hiring and retention bonuses and other categories of front-line worker compensation.

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101 CMR, § 452.02

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1474, eff. 7/1/2022 (EMERGENCY). Amended by Mass Register Issue 1477, eff. 7/1/2022 (EMERGENCY). Amended by Mass Register Issue 1477, eff. 7/1/2022 (COMPLIANCE).