Massachusetts H1391 amends MassHealth regulations to allow for adjustments to personal care management hours during hearings.

Massachusetts H1391 modifies MassHealth regulations to enable adjustments to personal care management hours during formal review processes. The bill defines "Personal Care Management" as services assisting MassHealth members in coordinating healthcare and daily activities. It mandates MassHealth to file proposed regulatory changes within 120 days of enactment and implement them within 180 days. The bill also requires MassHealth to notify clients of any PCM hour changes, provide interim adjustments based on documented needs, and finalize decisions immediately after hearings.

Massachusetts H1391 amends MassHealth regulations to allow for adjustments to personal care management hours during hearings.

Massachusetts H1391 modifies MassHealth regulations to enable adjustments to personal care management hours during formal review processes. The bill defines "Personal Care Management" as services assisting MassHealth members in coordinating healthcare and daily activities. It mandates MassHealth to file proposed regulatory changes within 120 days of enactment and implement them within 180 days. The bill also requires MassHealth to notify clients of any PCM hour changes, provide interim adjustments based on documented needs, and finalize decisions immediately after hearings.