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MassHealth Proposed DME  Regulations


The following is a notice about proposed MassHealth Durable medical Equipment (DME) regulations.  Click on a link to view the corresponding full notice and proposed regulations.
All persons desiring to submit data, views, or arguments about proposed regulations may do so in writing by the date indicated on the notice.  Refer to the full notice for the mailing address for submitting comments, or submit them by e-mail at masshealthpublicnotice@state.ma.us.  MassHealth is not required to respond to comments; however, all comments are reviewed and considered. The date published is the date the notice appeared in the newspaper and marks the beginning of the 21-day public-comment period, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 3.
 
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Public Notice
 
Published on April 17, 2009
 
Brief Description
130 CMR 409.000: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Supplies Services.
 
The regulation revisions focus on strengthening provider qualifications to be enrolled as a MassHealth provider of durable medical equipment and supplies (DME), clarifying covered and non-covered services, removing language regarding pricing which is now contained in the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy regulations, clarifying and strengthening language related to prior authorization of DME, and clarifying language related to DME provided to members in facilities. The proposed regulations went through public notice and hearing in June, 2008, and additional revisions were made after the public comment period. The new changes include changes in prior authorization and prescription requirements for Personal Emergency Response Systems, provider responsibilities regarding Recall Notices, and clarification of coverage of DME for members in nursing facilities.

It is anticipated that these amendments will not go into effect before June 1, 2009.

  •  Public Notice (PDF) | RTF   
  • 130 CMR 409 (PDF)  | RTF

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