A Document Repository for Massachusetts Elder Care Professionals
This Program Instruction (PI) is to provide guidance on the use of electronic signatures in documents utilized within the Executive Office of Aging & Independence’s (AGE) Home Care Program. PI-25-07 Requirements for the use of Electronic Signatures for Home Care
The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is issuing this Program Instruction (PI) to provide Aging Service Access Points (ASAPs) with the requirement of Priority Level assessment thereby establishing standard data entry requirements for new Home Care program consumers at the point of Home Care Program Enrollment following the point of Intake. This PI […]
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 […]
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
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
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
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)
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
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 […]
This Program Instruction (PI) identifies new services and updates purchased service descriptions for the Home Care Program, including the 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Frail Elder Waiver as of November 8, 2024. PI 24-15 New Home Care Services and Service Description Updates