A taxpayer may file an abatement application and receive an abatement for any of the following reasons: 1. Sale of the vehicle and cancellation of the registration or the trade of the subject vehicle for another; 2. Transfer of the registrant and the vehicle to another state with proof of registration in that state and cancellation of the Massachusetts registration;
Chelmsford Integrated Preschool (CHIPS) Chelmsford Integrated Preschool (CHIPS) provides meaningful education to developing young children. Our program addresses the whole child recognizing the importance of facilitating communication, the delight of imaginative play, the development of fine and gross motor skills, the acquisition of self help skills, and the all important foundations of literacy. Using the Massachusetts Preschool Curriculum Guidelines, children with and without special needs are exposed to a rich preschool environment.
House No. 3809 (ARICA - An Act Relative to Insurance Coverage for Autism) - Sponsored by State Representative Barbara A. L'Italien (D-42) and State Senator Frederick Berry (D-7) * Requires private health insurance companies to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder * Coverage of treatments will be provided when prescribed, provided, or ordered for an individual diagnosed with autism by a licensed physician or a licensed psychologist who determines the care to be medically necessary * The bill includes coverage of the following treatments: Habilitative or rehabilitative care, Pharmacy care, Psychiatric care, Psychological care, Therapeutic care, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) * The bill applies only to fully-funded health plans governed by state and to state health plans offered to public employees
Massachusetts Farmers' Markets 2008 Whether you live in the city or suburbs, a Massachusetts farmers' market is not too far from you. From spring until late fall, you can find local growers with their canopies and colorful displays of freshly-harvested fruits and vegetables in town squares, parks, and other public spaces.
Farm Direct Co-op is a cooperative of three hundred eighty members who receive fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and/or local cheese during the summer and fall season.
Local School District Procedures. School districts are encouraged to develop local problem resolution procedures that allow parents to present a concern to a district representative and receive a response related to the concern. Local procedures shall not be used to delay or deny a parent's right to access other dispute resolution mechanisms.
What is the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Problem Resolution System? The Problem Resolution System is the Department's process for receiving, reviewing and resolving concerns from the public regarding students who allegedly are not receiving educational services, students with disabilities who allegedly are not receiving access to the general curriculum (i.e., the curriculum expected to be taught to all students), or students who allegedly are not receiving procedural protections that by law must be provided. The System is staffed by Educational Specialists who respond to questions regarding education laws, regulations, or policies and refer questions to other knowledgeable persons where necessary.
What is an external review? External review provides an independent review process for individuals covered by a fully insured Massachusetts health plan who have been denied benefits for reasons of medical necessity. In order to be eligible for external review, the service or supply being requested must be a covered benefit in the particular health plan contract -- that is, it cannot be explicitly excluded from the health plan. Medical professionals who are not affiliated with your health plan review your case and issue a determination. The results of external reviews are binding on your health plan.
Welcome to the Office of Patient Protection within the Department of Public Health. The Office of Patient Protection was created pursuant to Chapter 141 of the Acts of 2000 signed into law by Governor Cellucci on July 21, 2000. In Janaury 2001, the Office of the Managed Care Ombudsman, created by an Executive Order, became part of the Office of Patient Protection.