Code of Massachusetts Regulations
101 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Title 101 CMR 452.00
Section 452.02 - Definitions

As used in 101 CMR 452.00, terms have the meanings as defined in 101 CMR 452.02, except as otherwise provided.

Client. An individual receiving services purchased by a governmental unit.

Cost Report. The document used to report costs and other financial and statistical data. The Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR) pursuant to 808 CMR 1.00: Compliance, Reporting and Auditing for Human and Social Services is used when required.

COVID-19 Payment Rate. A rate that is intended to take into account the change in program model necessary due to COVID-19 requirements, which will be instituted at the discretion of the purchasing governmental unit.

EOHHS. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services established under M.G.L. c. 6A.

Governmental Unit. The Commonwealth, any board, commission, department, division, or agency of the Commonwealth and any political subdivision of the Commonwealth.

Provider. Any individual, group, partnership, trust, corporation, or other legal entity that offers services for purchase by a governmental unit and that meets the conditions of purchase or licensure that have been adopted by a purchasing governmental unit.

Reporting Year. The provider's fiscal year for which costs incurred are reported to the Operational Services Division on the Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR) pursuant to 808 CMR 1.00: Compliance, Reporting and Auditing for Human and Social Services.

State Funding. The aggregate amount of payments to a provider by a governmental unit for services purchased at rates established in 101 CMR 452.01(5). State funding does not include any amounts attributable to federal funding or grant funds.

Workforce Investment. Funds directed to a provider for workforce investment. As a condition of receipt of these additional funds, eligible provider agencies must complete an attestation assuring EOHHS that they will use at least 90% of the funds for health and human service workforce development, which could include hiring and retention bonuses and other categories of front-line worker compensation.