Massachusetts regulations
- Cannabis Control Commission - Suitability Standard for Medical Marijuana Establishment Licensees (935 CMR 501.801)July 3, 2026
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission establishes mandatory disqualification standards for medical marijuana establishment licensees, controlling persons, and equity holders based on criminal history and conditions effective June 18, 2026.
- Division of Medical Assistance - 130 CMR 405.476: Diabetes Self-management TrainingJuly 3, 2026
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulates marijuana delivery operations with requirements for age verification, seed-to-sale tracking, vehicle specifications, and 7 AM to 11 PM delivery windows, while prohibiting deliveries to college dorm…
- Division of Medical Assistance - 130 CMR 405.496: Utilization Management ProgramJuly 3, 2026
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission establishes licensing and operational requirements for marijuana research facilities conducting efficacy, safety, genomic, or horticultural studies, requiring licensed sources for marijuana, testing complian…
- 130 CMR 410.407: Certification — Hospital-Based Home Health AgenciesJuly 3, 2026
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission requires all adult-use marijuana products to be tested by independent labs for cannabinoids and contaminants; sellers must notify the Commission within 72 hours if contamination cannot be remediated.
- 130 CMR 410.408: Prior Authorization — Outpatient Hospital ServicesJuly 3, 2026
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission establishes 90-day review procedures for host community agreements, waiver provisions, and equitable relief options including license extensions and fee waivers when municipalities discontinue relations.
- 130 CMR 410.411: Emergency Services — Hospital Emergency DepartmentsJuly 3, 2026
MassHealth covers medical nutrition therapy services provided by physicians, licensed dietitians, nutritionists, and credentialed mid-level practitioners for management of medical conditions under 130 CMR 405.475.
- 130 CMR 410.412: Utilization Management Program and Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Admission Screening RequirementsJuly 3, 2026
MassHealth covers diabetes self-management training and education services for individuals with pre-diabetes or diabetes through eligible providers including physicians, dietitians, and credentialed mid-level practitioners.
- 130 CMR 410.413: Medical Services Required On-site at a Hospital-Licensed Health CenterJuly 3, 2026
Massachusetts Division of Medical Assistance establishes the CARES program as targeted case management for members under 21 with complex medical needs requiring coordination across multiple pediatric subspecialists and health-related social services.
- 130 CMR 410.446: Dental Services — Coverage and PaymentJuly 3, 2026
Massachusetts Division of Medical Assistance requires providers to complete the Certification for Payable Abortion form for all abortion services, with attestations varying by circumstance and documentation requirements for rape or incest cases.
- 130 CMR 410.451: Therapist Services: Covered Services — Types and RequirementsJuly 3, 2026
MassHealth covers out-of-state abortion services only when unavailable in Massachusetts and prior authorization is obtained from the member, provider, or referral agency.
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