Do home health agencies have to be licensed by the state of Massachusetts?
HHAs are not licensed by DPH as a separate facility. Many pursue Medicare certification for clinical oversight and payer access. We provide skills guides, survey tools, QAPI (Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement) resources, and HHA regulatory materials specific to Massachusetts operations.
Who licenses behavioral health and substance use programs?
DPH licenses freestanding clinics and many outpatient behavioral health programs under 105 CMR 140. SUD programs—including OTPs—are licensed by DPH/BSAS under 105 CMR 164. Inpatient mental health facilities and select residential programs are licensed by DMH. Our kits match policies to the correct level of care and licensing authority.
What are the background checks for Massachusetts care providers?
Employers typically verify professional licenses and conduct CORI checks. Under 115 CMR 12, fingerprint-based screenings are required for DDS-licensed programs where employees may have unsupervised contact. We provide tracking logs plus disclosure and CORI workflow tools to help you stay compliant.
How are Adult Day Health and Assisted Living regulated?
DPH licenses Adult Day Health under 105 CMR 158; additional MassHealth requirements apply for Medicaid billing. Assisted Living Residences are certified by EOEA. Our products include preparedness binders and pre-license checklists for both program types.
How does MassHealth enrollment work for new providers?
Register and enroll through the Provider Online Service Center (POSC) during or after licensing. Designate a Primary User to control POSC access and complete provider applications, taxonomy selection, and disclosure forms. Our consulting streamlines payer contracting, licensure, and enrollment to get you to first claims faster.
