A Document Repository for Massachusetts Elder Care Professionals
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-Final-2.27.25. ECOP-Cap-FAQ-FINAL-April-2026.docx ECOP Pending Business Rule ECOP-Pending-Eligibility-Table-FINAL-April-2026.docx 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-ECOP-PI-25-01-FINAL-3-11-2025
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)