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Managed Care Entity Bulletin 127: Accountable Care Partnership Plans—Service Area Additions and Removals Effective January 1, 2026
MassHealth·MA·Managed Care
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
MassHealth is allowing Accountable Care Partnership Plans (ACPPs) and Primary Care ACOs to request additions or removals of their service areas effective January 1, 2026. Proposals must be submitted by May 30, 2025, and approved changes will be implemented through contract amendments.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing team. This is an administrative change for ACPPs and PCACOs to modify their service areas. Monitor for any changes to contracted ACPP/PCACO networks that may affect patient eligibility verification starting January 1, 2026.