130 C.M.R. 458.419 – Non-Medical Leave of Absence (NMLOA): Introduction

(A) MassHealth will pay the medical respite provider to reserve a bed for a member when the member is temporarily absent from the facility for nonmedical reasons subject to the requirements set forth in 130 CMR 458.419: Non-Medical Leave of Absence (NMLOA): Introduction through 130 CMR 458.420: Non-Medical Leave of Absence: Conditions of Payment.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Subchapter Number and Title Page

MassHealth 4 Program Regulations

4-23

Provider Manual Series (130 CMR 458.000)

Transmittal Letter Date

Homeless Medical Respite Services Manual

HMR-1 01/03/25

(B) For the purpose of NMLOA, a day is defined as a continuous 24-hour period. Absences from the medical respite of less than 24 hours do not constitute a day of absence.