On February 4, 2025, Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) released guidance for ALRs on reporting requirements required by 651 CMR 12.04(13)(a)(2). The regulations require all Massachusetts certified ALRs to submit an accurate report for the period of January 1st through December 31st, 2024, on or before March 1st, 2025.

Last week, DPH issued guidance on Long-Term Care Facility Health Care Personnel Vaccination (HCP) for COVID-19 and Influenza.

The submission deadline for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Programs is approaching.

On January 31, 2025, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued guidance to Massachusetts Health Care Providers in regard to the impact of new and anticipated Trump Administration executive orders and federal policies on immigrants who seek healthcare in the Commonwealth.

Member Update: EOHHS Withdraws Proposed Temporary Nursing Services Regulation; REMINDER: Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Requirement

Member Update: Massachusetts AG Campbell Issues Guidance to Healthcare Providers Regarding Immigration Enforcement and Access to Care and Assistance Programs

Member Update: Immigration Enforcement and Workplace Compliance May Include I-9 Audits by ICE; MassHealth Issues FY25 Interim DCC-Q Filing Update

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MassHealth has issued MassHealth Nursing Facility Bulletin 191, Additional member specific criterion required to bill for the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Add-on.