130 C.M.R. 416.401
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Subchapter Number and Title Page
MassHealth
Table of Contents iv
Provider Manual Series
Transmittal Letter Date
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Manual
HIS-24 03/15/09
4. Program Regulations
416.401: Introduction .................................................................................................................... 4-1 416.402: Definitions ...................................................................................................................... 4-1 416.403: Eligible Members ........................................................................................................... 4-2 416.404: Provider Eligibility ......................................................................................................... 4-2 416.405: Out-of-State Services ..................................................................................................... 4-3 416.406: Maximum Allowable Fees ............................................................................................. 4-3 416.407: Individual Consideration ................................................................................................ 4-3 416.408: Prior Authorization ........................................................................................................ 4-4 416.409: Separate Procedures ....................................................................................................... 4-4 426.410: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Services ................. 4-4 (130 CMR 426.411 through 426.413 Reserved) 416.414: Dispensing Requirements .............................................................................................. 4-5 416.415: Conditions of Payment ................................................................................................... 4-6 416.416: Reimbursable Services ................................................................................................... 4-6 416.417: Nonreimbursable Services ............................................................................................. 4-7 416.418: Service Limitations ........................................................................................................ 4-8 416.419: Recordkeeping Requirements ........................................................................................ 4-8
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Subchapter Number and Title Page
MassHealth 4. Program Regulations
4-1
Provider Manual Series (130 CMR 416.000)
Transmittal Letter Date
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Manual
HIS-25 01/02/15
130 CMR 416.000 governs services provided by hearing instrument specialists under MassHealth. A hearing instrument specialist who complies with 130 CMR 416.404, dispenses hearing aids or instruments, and provides services related to the care and maintenance of hearing aids or instruments is eligible to become a MassHealth provider. All hearing instrument specialists participating in MassHealth must comply with MassHealth regulations, including but not limited to those set forth in 130 CMR 416.000 and 450.000: Administrative and Billing Regulations.