Section 451.01 - General Provisions(1)Scope. 101 CMR 451.00 governs the payment rates for certain youth and children services purchased by a governmental unit including, but not limited to, the Department of Children and Families (DCF).(2)Applicable Dates of Service. Rates contained in 101 CMR 451.00 are effective for dates of service provided on or after January 1, 2025.(3)Disclaimer of Authorization of Services. 101 CMR 451.00 is neither authorization for nor approval of the services for which rates are determined pursuant to 101 CMR 451.00. Governmental units that purchase the services described in 101 CMR 451.00 are responsible for the definition, authorization, and approval of services provided to clients.(4)Administrative Bulletins. EOHHS may issue administrative bulletins to clarify its policy on substantive provisions of 101 CMR 451.00.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1534, eff. 1/1/2025.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1537, eff. 1/1/2025.