Beyond the Behavior: Supporting MassHealth Add-On Payments Through Accurate Coding and Documentation Friday, November 20, 2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Virtual Event Description: Supporting MassHealth behavioral indicator add-on payments requires clear connections among documented behaviors, MDS coding, and individualized care plans. This session will examine the documentation and audit expectations outlined in Nursing Facility Bulletin 201, focusing on Section E coding, behavioral frequency within the seven-day look-back period, and nursing documentation of interventions and outcomes. Participants will explore the

Documenting Respiratory Symptoms: MassHealth Requirements for Shortness of Breath When Lying Flat Thursday, December 3, 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Virtual Event Description: Accurately coding shortness of breath when lying flat requires a documented clinical assessment that supports the MDS response. This session will examine MassHealth Bulletin’s expectations for documentation of an active respiratory diagnosis, assessment findings within the look-back period, and evidence that a resident experiences shortness of breath when lying flat or avoids that position because of