110 C.M.R. 7.022 – Limitation

(1) Emergency Services: Emergency homemaker services may be authorized for a maximum of 24 hours per day, for a maximum of 30 consecutive days.
(2) Ongoing Services: Ongoing homemaker services may be provided for a maximum of six months at a maximum rate of ten hours per week. Homemaker services will be reviewed during each case review, and a six month extension may be authorized. If homemaker services are to be provided for a period longer than one year, or for a maximum rate of more than ten hours per week, such services must be authorized in writing by the Area Director or his/her designee. If homemaker services are to be provided for a period longer than two years, or for a maximum rate of more than 30 hours per week, such services must be authorized in writing by the Regional Director.