130 C.M.R. 457.401
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Subchapter Number and Title Page
MassHealth
Table of Contents iv
Provider Manual Series
Transmittal Letter Date
Freestanding Birth Center Services
Manual
FBC-1 03/15/24
4. Program Regulations:
130 CMR 457.000: Freestanding Birth Center Services
457.401: Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4-1 457.402: Definitions ................................................................................................................ 4-1 457.403: Eligible Members ..................................................................................................... 4-1 457.404: Provider Eligibility .................................................................................................. 4-2 457.405: Maximum Allowable Fees ...................................................................................... 4-2 457.406: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) Services 457.407: Covered Services .................................................................................................... 4-3 457.408: Noncovered Services ............................................................................................. 4-3 457.409: Service Limitations ................................................................................................... 4-3 457.410: Recordkeeping Requirements ................................................................................. 4-4
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Subchapter Number and Title Page
MassHealth 1. Introduction
4-1
Provider Manual Series (130 CMR 457.000)
Transmittal Letter Date
Freestanding Birth Center Services
Manual
FBC-1 03/15/24
130 CMR 457.000 establishes the requirements for the provision and payment of freestanding birth center (FBC) services under MassHealth. All freestanding birth centers participating in MassHealth must comply with MassHealth regulations including, but not limited to, 130 CMR 457.000 and 130 CMR 450.000: Administrative and Billing Regulations. FBCs must render services in accordance with all applicable statutes and regulations, including DPH regulations at 105 CMR 140.000: Licensure of Clinics and all applicable regulations cited therein.