Code of Massachusetts Regulations
101 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Title 101 CMR 514.00 - Rates For Family Stabilization Services
Section 514.06 - Reporting Requirements

(1) General. Each hospital must file or make available information that EOHHS deems reasonably necessary for calculating and collecting the hospital assessment.

(2) Required Reporting for Hospitals with Change of Status. Any new hospital, merging hospital, acquiring or acquired hospital, or closing hospital, as described in 101 CMR 514.03(2)(a) through (c), must inform EOHHS of its change in status at least 14 days prior to such change in status. Any new acute or non-acute hospital, as described in 101 CMR 514.03(2)(a) and (b), must provide projected annual revenue information, and any additional supporting documentation as requested by EOHHS, in the form and format requested by EOHHS within 30 days of beginning operations.

(3) Additional Documentation. Each hospital must submit any additional documentation requested by EOHHS or its designee to verify the accuracy of the data submitted.

(4) Audit. EOHHS or its designee may inspect and copy the records of a hospital for purposes of auditing its calculation of the assessment. If EOHHS or its designee determines that a hospital has either overpaid or underpaid the assessment, it will notify the hospital of the amount due or refund the overpayment.

(5) Penalties. EOHHS may impose a per diem penalty of $100 per day if a hospital fails to furnish documentation required or requested under 101 CMR 514.06 within the timeframes specified in 101 CMR 514.05(3) or as specified by EOHHS upon request, or in administrative bulletins or other written issuances.