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MassHealthMedicaid · Administrative · Managed Care · MALow impact

Managed Care Entity Bulletin 146: Accountable Care Partnership Plans—Service Area Additions and Removals Effective January 1, 2027

Effective date
Jan 1, 2027
Identified
Jun 18, 2026

Summary

MassHealth has issued bulletin 146 allowing Accountable Care Partnership Plans (ACPPs) to request additions or removals of service areas effective January 1, 2027. This administrative change affects network participation and service area coverage but does not directly impact billing codes or procedures.

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What to do

Action · 2 steps
01Monitor for communications from any Accountable Care Partnership Plans in your network regarding potential service area changes that could affect patient coverage starting January 1, 2027.
02No immediate billing system changes required.

Original notice

Managed Care Entity Bulletin 146: Accountable Care Partnership Plans—Service Area Additions and Removals Effective January 1, 2027
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