Section 426.01 - General Provisions(1)Scope. 101 CMR 426.00 governs the payment rates for certain adult community mental health services purchased by governmental units.(2)Applicable Dates of Service. Rates contained in 101 CMR 426.00 apply for dates of service provided on or after January 1, 2023.(3)Disclaimer of Authorization of Services. 101 CMR 426.00 is neither authorization for nor approval of the services for which rates are determined pursuant to 101 CMR 426.00. Governmental units that purchase the services described in 101 CMR 426.00 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 426.00.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1355, eff. 12/29/2017.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1421, eff. 7/10/2020.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1472, eff. 6/10/2022.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1494, eff. 4/28/2023.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1533, eff. 10/25/2024.