Code of Massachusetts Regulations
130 CMR - DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Title 130 CMR 415.000 - Acute Inpatient Hospital Services
Section 415.404 - Provider Eligibility

Universal Citation: 130 MA Code of Regs 130.415

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Payment for the services described in 130 CMR 415.000 is made only to acute inpatient hospitals participating in MassHealth as of the date of service.

(A) In-state. To participate in MassHealth, an acute inpatient hospital located in Massachusetts must

(1) be licensed as a hospital by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health;

(2) have a signed provider agreement that specifies a payment methodology with the MassHealth agency; and

(3) participate in the Medicare program.

(B) Out-of-state.

(1) Out-of-state acute inpatient hospital services are covered only as provided in 130 CMR 450.109: Out-of-state Services.

(2) To participate in the MassHealth, an out-of-state acute inpatient hospital must obtain a MassHealth provider number and meet the following criteria:
(a) be approved as an acute inpatient hospital by the governing or licensing agency in its state;

(b) participate in the Medicare program; and

(c) participate in that state's Medicaid Program (or equivalent).

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