101 C.M.R. 446.02
As used in 101 CMR 446.00, terms have the meanings in 101 CMR 446.02, except as otherwise provided.
Commonwealth COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. The plan describing the administration of COVID- 19 vaccinations within the Commonwealth, available at www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19- vaccine-information.
Eligible Additional Individuals. As determined by the governmental unit or its designee, any
Eligible Provider. A person, partnership, corporation, governmental unit, or other entity that provides authorized COVID-19 services and that also meets such conditions of participation as have been or may be adopted from time to time by a governmental unit purchasing COVID-19 services.
Eligible Resident. A Massachusetts resident determined to be eligible for in-home vaccination services by the governmental unit or its designee.
EOHHS. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services established under M.G.L. c. 6A.
Governmental Unit. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any of its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, or political subdivisions.
Household. A home or residence within the Commonwealth in which at least one eligible resident resides, including congregate care facilities and other congregate housing, but excluding any facility or unit licensed by DPH as a long-term-care facility or unit pursuant to 105 CMR 150.000: Standards for Long-term Care Facilities.
In-home Vaccination Provider. An eligible provider who provides in-home vaccination services pursuant to a contract between the governmental unit and the eligible provider.
In-home Vaccination Services. COVID-19 vaccine administration services performed in a household by an in-home vaccination provider pursuant to a contract between the governmental unit and the in-home vaccination provider.
Other Vaccinable Individuals. Residents of the Commonwealth who are neither eligible residents nor eligible additional individuals, but who are otherwise eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
Publicly Aided Individual. A person for whose medical and other services a governmental unit is in whole or in part liable under a statutory program.
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Final Adoption
Date Published in Mass Register: September 27, 2024
101 CMR 446.00: COVID-19 AND PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PAYMENT RATES FOR
CERTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Waste Prevention Vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccinations administered by an in-home vaccination provider to other vaccinable individuals in any setting solely to avoid wasting COVID-19 vaccine doses that would otherwise spoil.