An Act improving access to post acute services

Summary

The act requires the Office of Medicaid, in partnership with hospitals and health associations, to streamline community discharges for MassHealth patients and make notice and appeals processes clearer. It also changes Medicaid rate calculations, removes prior‑authorization requirements for hospital‑to‑home‑health transitions, and creates new programs to expand skilled‑nursing capacity and guardianship oversight.

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