The Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW) Manual governs West Virginia’s Medicaid program, rates, eligibility and other details and it is currently open for comments.
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Last week, more than 100 home care providers attended the Illinois Chapter Conference in Chicago and received updates on federal and state legislation, labor laws and state regulations for home services agencies.
Discover the Impact of the Newly Signed NY Budget on Home Care at New York Chapter Conference5/17/2023 Operations in home care were significantly changed with the stroke of Governor Kathy Hochul’s pen at the beginning of May with the signing of the 2023-2024 New York State Budget. With these new changes, it is critical for home care providers to remain up to date with the latest information on the minimum wage, wage parity benefits, and new oversight standards.
HCAOA Prepares to Further Challenge Ban on “Care” – Details at Connecticut Chapter Conference5/17/2023 The Connecticut DCP’s insistence upon banning the word “care” for home care providers and their caregivers has raised the ire of providers, legislators, and organizations around the state. Come to the Connecticut Chapter Conference, on Wednesday, June 14, to learn more about the ban and how HCAOA plans to step up the fight against it.
With so much activity related to home care policy happening in Hartford, Connecticut Chapter Lobbyist Matthew Hallisey has provided the following updates:
Find new ways to boost your revenue streams with NJ-based Medicare Advantage plans and Braven Health at the New Jersey’s Chapter Conference on Thursday, June 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Last Wednesday, nearly 60 Arizona Chapter members from around the state met to discuss a variety of business opportunities and challenges facing home care in the state. It was an excellent event with positive feedback shared by many attendees. Many thanks to HCAOA Board member and Chapter Vice Chair Sara Wilson for sharing the photos below! Last Tuesday, dozens of members of the Ohio Chapter met at Wesley Glenn Retirement Community, in Columbus, for the Ohio Chapter Conference to network, learn and build their home care businesses. While officials from the State Health Department were unable to attend the meeting to update members on the progress of issuing licenses to home care agencies, they did send an update on where license applications stand today. HCAOA is working with ODH to schedule another time for officials to speak with members. Any questions regarding the update should be forwarded to [email protected] no later than May 18. If you have not registered for the Washington Chapter Conference on Wednesday, May 17, here are 3 reasons to sign up now.
Key State Leaders to Discuss Policies Affecting Home Care at Connecticut Chapter Conference5/10/2023 Hear key legislative leaders’ perspectives on public policy affecting in-home care, seniors, caregivers and more at the Connecticut Chapter Conference, on Wednesday, June 14.
Not only are there issues affecting home care organizations in New York, there are also several issues at the national level that could impact home care. These issues and many more will be presented during the first-ever New York Chapter Conference, on Tuesday, June 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at The Century House, in Latham, NY.
On July 26, the Ohio Department of Health held a virtual stakeholder meeting to discuss the proposed regulations for the licensure of Home Health Agencies and Non-Agency Providers, which will begin on October 1, 2022. The HCAOA Ohio Chapter had previously sent recommended regulations in March.
Register now for the HCAOA Florida State Chapter Meeting on Thursday, August 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hilton Orlando Hotel. Kim Smoak, Deputy Secretary of Health Quality Assurance, AHCA, will be on hand to share regulatory updates and answer questions from providers. And Angelo Spinola, Polsinelli, will provide the latest labor law news and updates for home care agencies.
As members know, HCAOA has nearly 20 active state chapters that focus on state-specific legislative and advocacy issues, conferences and education, and information sharing. In recent weeks, three additional states have expressed their interest in forming a state chapter: New York, South Dakota, and West Virginia. HCAOA is in talks with leaders in the state and is holding a series of informational webinars to discuss the home care priorities for advocacy in each state.
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