Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 164.000 - Licensure of Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
Part ONE - LICENSING AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
Licensee Administration and Organization
Section 164.032 - Finances

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 164.000 MA Code of Regs 164.032

Current through Register 1537, December 20, 2024

(A) All Licensed or Approved Providers shall keep and maintain an accurate record of the finances of the facility in accordance with state requirements and its bylaws which demonstrates the Licensed or Approved Provider's financial capacity to operate the facility for the licensing period. Such records shall include an annual operating budget with documentation of approval by its governing body.

(B) All Licensed or Approved Providers shall establish written policies and procedures for all fiscal operations, including fee arrangements with patients or residents, provided that the Licensed or Approved Provider shall provide services to patients or residents with public health insurance on a nondiscriminatory basis. In the event of patient or resident nonpayment, prior to moving to discharge the patient or resident, the provider shall:

(1) make reasonable efforts to secure payment from a third-party payment source; and

(2) offer a reasonable payment plan which takes into account the patient's or resident's income and resources.

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