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Managed Care Entity Bulletin 138: Family-based Intensive Treatment within Community Service Agencies

MassHealth·MA · Psychiatry·Managed Care
Effective date
Oct 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

MassHealth introduces a new Family-based Intensive Treatment (FIT) service for members under 21, requiring Community Service Agencies to bill using encounter bundle code H0046-HT for any week in which FIT activities are provided. MCEs must pay CSAs at least the minimum rate specified in 101 CMR 352.00.

Action Required

Action needed
By October 1, 2025: Billing team must configure system to accept encounter bundle code H0046-HT for Family-based Intensive Treatment services for MassHealth members under age 21. Set up weekly bundled billing (7-day periods) and ensure reimbursement rates meet minimum standards per 101 CMR 352.00. Update encounter forms for Community Service Agency billing staff.