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Psychologist Services Bulletin 8: Updated guidance related to 130 CMR 411.000: Psychologist Services
MassHealth·MA · Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
MassHealth no longer requires psychologists to be Medicare providers as a condition of enrollment, effective October 1, 2025. Psychologists can now participate in MassHealth without Medicare enrollment, though they must still meet all other eligibility requirements and enroll with Medicare if serving Medicare patients.
Action Required
Effective October 1, 2025: Psychology practices should review current MassHealth enrollment status and inform any non-Medicare enrolled psychologists they can now participate in MassHealth. Update credentialing processes to reflect that Medicare enrollment is no longer mandatory for MassHealth participation. Psychologists serving Medicare patients must still maintain Medicare enrollment and follow third-party billing requirements.