Section 358.01 - General Provisions(1)Scope and Purpose. 101 CMR 358.00 governs the rates to be used by all governmental units in making payments to eligible providers of applied behavior analysis to publicly aided individuals.(2)Effective Date. Rates contained in 101 CMR 358.00 are effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2022.(3)Disclaimer of Authorization of Services. 101 CMR 358.00 is not authorization for or approval of the services for which rates are determined pursuant to 101 CMR 358.00. Governmental units that purchase care and services are responsible for the definition, authorization, and approval of care and services provided to publicly aided individuals.(4)Administrative Bulletins. EOHHS may issue administrative bulletins to clarify its policy on and understanding of substantive provisions of 101 CMR 358.00.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1306, eff. 2/12/2016.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1398, eff. 8/23/2019.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1479, eff. 9/30/2022.