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1/12/10 UPDATE:

Charm Medical Supply and the New England Medical and Equipment Dealers Association (NEMED) continue their efforts to defeat proposed Medicaid cuts that Massachusetts’ Division of Health Care and Finance and Policy has proposed.  Charm and NEMED will meet with Terry Dougherty, Interim Medicaid Director for Massachusetts’ Health and Human Services Division, on Friday January 15 to voice their concerns. 

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12/24/09 UPDATE:

114.3 CMR 22.00
Bulletin: The Division has not adopted the proposed amendments to 114.3 CMR 22.00 that were the subject of the December 16, 2009 public hearing. The Division is currently reviewing the testimony. The amendments will not be effective on January 1, 2010. The effective date will be delayed until a final decision is made on the amendments.  

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Massachusetts has proposed to substantially reduce reimbursement rates for healthcare supplies and medical equipment for Massachusetts Medicaid beneficiaries.  Hear Charm Medical Supply’s President, Peter Tallas, discuss the potential impact of these proposed cuts and learn how they could affect you.

NECN Television’s newspiece on the regulations and interview with Peter Tallas

NEMED’s facebook page showing protests to the regulations on Beacon Hill

Boston Herald Tribune interview with Peter Tallas 12/15/09

Protesta frenta a la Casa del Estado, Siglo 21, 12/17/09

WBZ’s Nightside with Dan Rea interview with Peter Tallas 12/17/09

Please write to The Division of Health Care Finance & Policy to oppose these cuts:

                                     Two Boylston Street, 5th Floor

                                     Boston, MA 02116-4734

Also, please consider contacting your legislator.