Code of Massachusetts Regulations
130 CMR - DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Title 130 CMR 409.000 - Durable Medical Equipment Services
Section 409.412 - MassHealth Procurements and Subcontracted Services

Universal Citation: 130 MA Code of Regs 130.409

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) The MassHealth agency, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 118E, § 12, may issue procurements seeking qualified DME providers or suppliers to submit applications for consideration, in accordance with policies set by EOHHS.

(B) Subcontracted Services. A DME provider may subcontract with other entities to provide DME. The DME provider continues to be responsible for complying with 130 CMR 450.000: Administrative and Billing Regulations and 130 CMR 409.000, when activities are performed by a subcontractor. The subcontract must be in writing and must contain, at a minimum, the following:

(1) names, addresses, phone numbers, and contact names for both companies;

(2) the contract term (begin and end dates);

(3) a description of the DME covered under the subcontract, including the cost of each item;

(4) signatures of both parties, including signature dates and position titles;

(5) an established credit limit that is reasonable, based on the value of the products and services to be provided by the contractor. Collect on delivery (COD) terms are not acceptable; and

(6) provisions requiring the subcontractor to meet all applicable requirements specified in 130 CMR 409.404 and 409.405.

(C) A DME provider must ensure that its subcontractors of DME meet all applicable requirements specified in 130 CMR 409.404 and 409.405.

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