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Managed Care Entity Bulletin 146: Accountable Care Partnership Plans—Service Area Additions and Removals Effective January 1, 2027
MassHealth·MA·Managed Care
Effective date
Jan 1, 2027
We identified it
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.
Action Required
Monitor 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. No immediate billing system changes required.