Notice of Public Hearing (Published 5/26/2023)
Division of Medical Assistance
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Medicaid
Under the authority of M.G.L. c. 6A, section 16 and in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, the Division of Medical Assistance (the Division) will hold a remote public hearing on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10 a.m. relative to the emergency adoption of amendments to the following regulations.
130 CMR 505.000: Health Care Reform: MassHealth: Coverage Types and 130 CMR 519.000: MassHealth: Coverage Types.
130 CMR 505.000 and 130 CMR 519.000 have been revised to update and clarify coverage for Medicare Savings Programs. Changes include updating and clarifying FPL limits; updating eligibility criteria for each Medicare Savings Program; and clarifying eligibility for Medicare Premium payments for MassHealth Standard and CommonHealth members.
These regulations were filed as emergencies on May 12, 2023. There is no fiscal impact on cities and towns.
To register to testify at the hearing and to get instructions on how to join the hearing online, go to www.mass.gov/service-details/masshealth-public-hearings. To join the hearing by phone, call (646) 558-8656 and enter meeting ID 935 397 8200# when prompted.
You may also submit written testimony instead of, or in addition to, live testimony. To submit written testimony, please email your testimony to masshealthpublicnotice@mass.gov as an attached Word or PDF document or as text within the body of the email with the name of the regulation in the subject line. All written testimony must include the sender’s full name, mailing address, and organization or affiliation, if any. Individuals who are unable to submit testimony by email should mail written testimony to EOHHS, c/o D. Briggs, 100 Hancock Street, 6th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171. Written testimony will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023. The Division specifically invites comments as to how the amendments may affect beneficiary access to care.
To review the emergency regulation online, go to www.mass.gov/servicedetails/masshealth-public-hearings or request a copy in writing from MassHealth Publications, 100 Hancock Street, 6th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171.
Special accommodation requests may be directed to the Disability Accommodations Ombudsman by email at ADAAccommodations@mass.gov or by phone at (617) 847-3468 (TTY: (617) 847-3468 for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disabled). Please allow two weeks to schedule sign language interpreters.
The Division may adopt a final, revised version of the emergency regulation taking into account relevant comments and any other practical alternatives that come to its attention.
In case of inclement weather or other emergency, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the MassHealth website at www.mass.gov/service-details/masshealthpublic-hearings.
May 12, 2023
CMR No: 130 CMR 505.000
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
Estimate of the Number of Small Businesses Impacted by the Regulation: None
Will small businesses have to create, file, or issue additional reports?
No. Small businesses will not have to create, file, or issue additional reports as a result of the proposed amendments to this regulation.
Will small businesses have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures?
No, small businesses will not have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures.
Will small businesses have to provide additional administrative oversight?
No, small businesses will not have to provide additional administrative oversight.
Will small businesses have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation?
No, small businesses will not have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation.
Does compliance with the regulation require small businesses to hire other professionals (e.g. a lawyer, accountant, engineer, etc.)?
No, compliance does not require small businesses to hire other professionals.
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Does the regulation require small businesses to purchase a product or make any other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation?
No, small businesses are not required to purchase a product or make other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation.
Are performance standards more appropriate than design/operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective?
(Performance standards express requirements in terms of outcomes, giving the regulated party flexibility to achieve regulatory objectives and design/operational standards specify exactly what actions regulated parties must take.)
No. The purpose of this regulation is to describe general MassHealth eligibility policies and coverage types for 1115 Demonstration Project-type applicants and members.Do any other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation?
No other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulations.
Does the regulation require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections or other regulatory enforcement activities?
No, this regulation does not require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections, or other regulatory enforcement activities.
Does the regulation require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements?
No, this regulation does not require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements.
Is the regulation likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No, this regulation is not likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts.
Is the regulation likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No, this regulation is not likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts.
Does the regulation provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No, this regulation does not provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses.
Does the regulation establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No, this regulation does not establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting.
Did the agency consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No, the agency did not consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses.
Can performance standards for small businesses replace design or operational standards without hindering delivery of the regulatory objective?
No. The purpose of this regulation is to describe general MassHealth eligibility policies and coverage types for 1115 Demonstration Project-type applicants and members.
Are there alternative regulatory methods that would minimize the adverse impact on small businesses?
No. The purpose of this regulation is to describe general MassHealth eligibility policies and coverage types for 1115 Demonstration Project-type applicants and members.
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CMR No: 130 CMR 519.000
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
Estimate of the Number of Small Businesses Impacted by the Regulation: None
Will small businesses have to create, file, or issue additional reports?
No. Small businesses will not have to create, file, or issue additional reports.
Will small businesses have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures?
No. Small businesses will not have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures.
Will small businesses have to provide additional administrative oversight?
No, small businesses will not have to provide additional administrative oversight.
Will small businesses have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation?
No, small businesses will not have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation.
Does compliance with the regulation require small businesses to hire other professionals (e.g. a lawyer, accountant, engineer, etc.)?
No, compliance does not require small businesses to hire other professionals.
Does the regulation require small businesses to purchase a product or make any other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation?
No, small businesses are not required to purchase a product or make other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation.
Are performance standards more appropriate than design/operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective?
(Performance standards express requirements in terms of outcomes, giving the regulated party flexibility to achieve regulatory objectives and design/operational standards specify exactly what actions regulated parties must take.)
No. The purpose of this regulation is to describe general MassHealth eligibility policies and coverage types for 1115 Demonstration Project-type applicants and members.Do any other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation?
No other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulations.
Does the regulation require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections or other regulatory enforcement activities?
No, this regulation does not require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections, or other regulatory enforcement activities.
Does the regulation require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements?
No, this regulation does not require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements.
Is the regulation likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No, this regulation is not likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts.
Is the regulation likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No, this regulation is not likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts.
Does the regulation provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No, this regulation does not provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses.
Does the regulation establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No, this regulation does not establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting.
Did the agency consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No, the agency did not consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses.
Can performance standards for small businesses replace design or operational standards without hindering delivery of the regulatory objective?
No. The purpose of this regulation is to describe general MassHealth eligibility policies and coverage types for 1115 Demonstration Project-type applicants and members.
Are there alternative regulatory methods that would minimize the adverse impact on small businesses?
No. The purpose of this regulation is to describe general MassHealth eligibility policies and coverage types for 1115 Demonstration Project-type applicants and members.
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555 CMR 9.00 Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
Under the authority of M.G.L. c. 6E, § 3(a)(28) and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (the “Commission”) will conduct a public hearing to gather comments, ideas, and information concerning a proposed set of regulations, 555 CMR 9.00: Initial Certification of Officers; and Initial or Renewed Certification of Independently Applying Officers, Including Constables.Summary of Proposed Regulations
The proposed regulations would establish requirements and procedures for any individual to be initially certified as a law enforcement officer and for any independently applying individual, including any constable, to be initially certified or recertified as a law enforcement officer. The regulations would also prescribe procedures for applicants to obtain review of adverse decisions and outline the implications of certification decisions. Additionally, the regulations would provide for constables to be supervised in specified ways by qualified individuals, and would address constables’ powers and duties.
Availability of Proposed Regulations
The proposed regulations are available on the Commission’s website at: www.mass.gov/orgs/post-commission. You may obtain a written copy by e-mailing a request to POSTCPRR@mass.gov or mailing a request to General Counsel Randall E. Ravitz, Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, 100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02114.
Hearing Details
The hearing will be held virtually, using the Zoom platform, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All persons desiring to be heard on this matter should appear at that time. If you are interested in offering comments, you are encouraged, but not required, to pre-register by sending an email to POSTC-comments@mass.gov with a subject line stating, “555 CMR 9.00.” To join via computer, go to: https://zoom.us/j/94838478152. You may need to allow extra time to download Zoom. To join via telephone (audio only), dial 646-558-8656 and use the following conference ID: 948 3847 8152. Given the volume of comments anticipated, the Commission may limit a speaker’s time to five minutes.
Submission of Comments
The submission of written comments or testimony in advance of the hearing is welcome and may be made by e-mail to POSTC-comments@mass.gov with a subject line stating, “555 CMR 9.00” or by mail to General Counsel Randall E. Ravitz at the physical address listed above. Comments received after June 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. might not be considered.
CMR No: 550 CMR 9.00
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
Estimate of the Number of Small Businesses Impacted by the Regulation: 0
Will small businesses have to create, file, or issue additional reports?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Will small businesses have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Will small businesses have to provide additional administrative oversight?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Will small businesses have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Does compliance with the regulation require small businesses to hire other professionals (e.g. a lawyer, accountant, engineer, etc.)?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Does the regulation require small businesses to purchase a product or make any other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Are performance standards more appropriate than design/operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective?
(Performance standards express requirements in terms of outcomes, giving the regulated party flexibility to achieve regulatory objectives and design/operational standards specify exactly what actions regulated parties must take.)
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.Do any other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation?
No regulations duplicate or conflict with this regulation.
Does the regulation require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections or other regulatory enforcement activities?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Does the regulation require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Is the regulation likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Is the regulation likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Does the regulation provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Does the regulation establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Did the agency consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Can performance standards for small businesses replace design or operational standards without hindering delivery of the regulatory objective?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Are there alternative regulatory methods that would minimize the adverse impact on small businesses?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
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555 CMR 11.00 Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
Under the authority of M.G.L. c. 6E, § 3(a)(28) and pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (the “Commission”) will conduct a public hearing to gather comments, ideas, and information concerning a proposed set of regulations, 555 CMR 11.00: Regulatory Action and Advisory Opinions.Summary of Proposed Regulations
The proposed regulations would establish procedures for members of the public to request that the Commission issue regulations or advisory opinions, and for the Commission to do so. They would outline a petitioning process, prescribe steps for Commission personnel to take in response to petitions, detail the effect that advisory opinions would have, and preserve the Commission’s ability to take action in the absence of a petition.
Availability of Proposed Regulations
The proposed regulations are available on the Commission’s website at: www.mass.gov/orgs/post-commission. You may obtain a written copy by e-mailing a request to POSTCPRR@mass.gov or mailing a request to General Counsel Randall E. Ravitz, Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, 100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02114.
Hearing Details
The hearing will be held virtually, using the Zoom platform, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All persons desiring to be heard on this matter should appear at that time. If you are interested in offering comments, you are encouraged, but not required, to pre-register by sending an email to POSTC-comments@mass.govwith a subject line stating, “555 CMR 11.00.” To join via computer, go to: https://zoom.us/j/94838478152. You may need to allow extra time to download Zoom. To join via telephone (audio only), dial 646-558-8656 and use the following conference ID: 948 3847 8152. Given the volume of comments anticipated, the Commission may limit a speaker’s time to five minutes.
Submission of Comments
The submission of written comments or testimony in advance of the hearing is welcome and may be made by e-mail to POSTC-comments@mass.gov with a subject line stating, “555 CMR 11.00” or by mail to General Counsel Randall E. Ravitz at the physical address listed above. Comments received after June 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. might not be considered.
CMR No: 550 CMR 11.00
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
Estimate of the Number of Small Businesses Impacted by the Regulation: 0
Will small businesses have to create, file, or issue additional reports?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Will small businesses have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Will small businesses have to provide additional administrative oversight?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Will small businesses have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Does compliance with the regulation require small businesses to hire other professionals (e.g. a lawyer, accountant, engineer, etc.)?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Does the regulation require small businesses to purchase a product or make any other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Are performance standards more appropriate than design/operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective?
(Performance standards express requirements in terms of outcomes, giving the regulated party flexibility to achieve regulatory objectives and design/operational standards specify exactly what actions regulated parties must take.)
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.Do any other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation?
No regulations duplicate or conflict with this regulation.
Does the regulation require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections or other regulatory enforcement activities?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Does the regulation require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Is the regulation likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Is the regulation likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Does the regulation provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Does the regulation establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Did the agency consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Can performance standards for small businesses replace design or operational standards without hindering delivery of the regulatory objective?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.
Are there alternative regulatory methods that would minimize the adverse impact on small businesses?
No. This regulation does not impact or regulate small businesses.