Limitation
Effective Mar 27, 2026Mass. Register #1570MGL c. 18B, §§ 2, 3, 4, 7, 15, 21 MGL c. 28A, § 6(c) MGL c. 71B MGL c. 119, §§ 23, 23G, 36, 39E through J, 51A through F, Appendix MGL c. 210Massachusetts Department of Children & Families
- (1) Specific family support services to be provided, or items to be purchased, and the reasons therefor, shall be stated in the service plan.
- (2) Family support services of active home management (e.g. chore services) may be provided for a maximum of six months at a maximum rate of ten hours per week. Family support services will be reviewed during each case review, and a six month extension may be authorized. If family support 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 family support 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.
- (3) All Department clients who receive chore services as a single service (see 110 CMR 4.70) shall, upon attaining 60 years of age, be transferred to the Department of Elder Affairs.
- (4) Any items to be purchased must be authorized in writing by the Area Director or his/her designee.