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Author : Shannon Turner

Hospital to Home Partnership Program (HHPP)

By Shannon TurnerPosted on Posted 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 Posted 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 Posted 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-25-01: Enhanced Community Options Program (ECOP) Program Instruction

By Shannon TurnerPosted on Posted 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

PI-24-16: Assessing and Ordering Medically Tailored Meals for Home Delivered Meal Consumers

By Shannon TurnerPosted on Posted in ASAP, Home Care, Nutrition, Program Instruction

The purpose of this program instruction is to rescind the guidance for the assessment module described in PI-90-46 Revised Home Delivered Meal Assessment Form/Module and to update the requirements and procedures for referring consumers to therapeutic, or medically tailored home delivered meals.   PI-24-16 Assessing and Ordering Medically Tailored Meals for Home Delivered Meal Consumers

Addressing Homemaking Demand through Environmental Accessibility Adaptation

By Shannon TurnerPosted on Posted in ASAP, Home Care, Training

A viable resource to address Homemaking demand through the service currently available, Environmental Accessibility Adaptation (EAA).  In alignment with the EAA service description, a robot vacuum, countertop dishwasher, portable washer/dryer or an air purifier may provide the consumer with the tools within the home to streamline the service for their aides. Presentation: EAA Service Provision […]

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