Section 417.01 - General Provisions(1)Scope. 101 CMR 417.00 governs the payment rates for certain elder care services provided to clients of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) by Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) and other designated providers.(2)Applicable Dates of Service. Rates contained in 101 CMR 417.00 apply for dates of service provided on or after January 1, 2024.(3)Disclaimer of Authorization of Services. 101 CMR 417.00 is neither authorization for, nor approval of, the services for which rates are determined pursuant to 101 CMR 417.00. Governmental units that purchase ASAP services are responsible for the definition, authorization, and approval of services extended to clients.(4)Administrative Bulletins. EOHHS may issue administrative bulletins to clarify its policy on substantive provisions of 101 CMR 417.00.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1485, eff. 1/1/2023.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1500, eff. 7/21/2023.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1516, eff. 3/1/2024.