2025 – Document Library

Hospital to Home Partnership Program (HHPP)

By Shannon TurnerPosted on April 15, 2025Posted in ASAP

HHPP Learning Collaborative 1.16.24: Kick Off HHPP Learning Collaborative 3.21.24: Screening Tools HHPP Learning Collaborative 7.15.24: Supporting Patients Inpatient and Discharge Planning HHPP Learning Collaborative 9.18.24: Intersection of HHPP and CTLP HHPP Learning Collaborative 11.13.24: Behavioral Health HHPP Learning Collaborative 1.14.25: Program Updates and Growth HHPP Learning Collaborative 3.26.25: Program Updates and Patient Stories HCBS […]

MassHealth Family Assistance Clinical Assessment & Eligibility (CAE) Screenings Business Rule

By Shannon TurnerPosted on March 5, 2025Posted in ASAP, Business Rule, Clinical Assessment & Eligibility (CAE), Home Care

Effective November 1, 2021, MassHealth updated policy guidance to expand coverage for members who are eligible for Family Assistance. MassHealth members covered by Family Assistance who require a nursing facility stay have a pathway to be eligible for both a short-term stay and/or long-term care. Additionally, MassHealth members covered by Family Assistance may also be […]

PI-25-03: Enhanced Community Options Program Maximum Enrollment Allowance

By Shannon TurnerPosted on February 27, 2025Posted in ASAP, Finance, Home Care, Program Instruction

The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is issuing this Program Instruction (PI) to outline and define the requirements for the maximum enrollment allowance for the Enhanced Community Options Program (ECOP). PI 25-03 ECOP Maximum Enrollment Allowance ECOP Pending Business Rule ECOP Pending Tracking Req in A&D March 2025

PI-25-04: Revised Cost Share Table for the Home Care Program 2025

By Shannon TurnerPosted on February 25, 2025Posted in ASAP, Home Care, Program Instruction

This Program Instruction (PI) transmits the Financial Eligibility Guidelines that take effect on March 28, 2025, for the Home Care Program, and sets out the voluntary co-payment, cost sharing co-payment schedules. PI-25-04-Revised Cost Share Table for the Home Care Program 2025

PI-25-01: Enhanced Community Options Program (ECOP) Program Instruction

By Shannon TurnerPosted on January 30, 2025Posted in ASAP, Home Care, Program Instruction

The Executive Office of Aging and Independence (AGE) is issuing this Program Instruction (PI) to clarify requirements for the Enhanced Community Options Program (ECOP). This PI supersedes and replaces EOEA-PI-18-03 as well as any other previously issued communications regarding the requirements addressed herein. PI 25-01 Enhanced Community Options Program (ECOP) FAQ for ECOP PI 25-01

Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) Program Instruction 25-02

By Shannon TurnerPosted on January 30, 2025Posted in ASAP, Home Care, Program Instruction

This program Instruction (PI) describes the eligibility criteria, interdisciplinary case management standards, and other requirements pertaining to the Frail Elder Waiver (FEW). This PI supersedes any other previously issued communications regarding the guidelines addressed herein, inclusive of PI -09-12. PI 25-02 Frail Elder Waiver (FEW)

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