![]() On June 14 Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Pandemic Liability Protection Act into law, which became effective upon his signing. This new law provides COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers, businesses, non-profits, religious institutions and schools that follow certain safety protocols. Texas, with the adoption of this law, joined dozens of other states across the country that have enacted statutory liability protections for businesses and other organizations for claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic. read more
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![]() Last week, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hosted a virtual hearing “21st Century Caregiving: Supporting Workers, Family Caregivers, Seniors and People with Disabilities.” The hearing featured four testimonies from frontline caregivers and those who have received personal care. One of the top issues facing the home care industry is the growing demand for home care services. For example, 3.5 million people currently receive home and community-based services through the Medicaid program, and by the year 2050 the 65+ population will double. ![]() The Michigan In Home Care PAC recently met with key legislators on both sides of the aisle and handed out more than $5,000 in donations to support good public policy surrounding the home care industry. Legislators came to the offices of HCAOA Michigan’s lobby team at McAlvey Merchant & Associates and learned about the industry. HCAOA members who contributed to the PAC this cycle joined the meetings via Zoom so legislators could make the connection directly to members. The effort was a success. ![]() The House Health committee passed two bills unanimously last week to add more money to Medicaid to increase the pay for staff at group homes and nursing homes, as well as home health aides. read more NEVADA: Enacts Paid Vaccination Leave and “Kin Care” Laws and Amends its Existing Paid Leave Law6/16/2021 ![]() Following the implementation of mandatory paid leave on January 1, 2020, Nevada has again expanded workers’ leave rights with the enactment of Senate Bill No. 209 (SB 209) and Assembly Bill No. 190 (AB 190). Under SB 209, private employers generally must provide employees with paid leave for the purpose of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. SB 209 also specifies some of the purposes for which paid leave may be used under the existing mandatory paid leave law. Under AB 190, employers that provide paid or unpaid sick leave must allow employees to use a portion of that leave for the care of immediate family. read more ![]() Last Thursday, Senate Republicans unveiled a $928 billion infrastructure counteroffer to President Biden’s original $1.9 trillion American Jobs Plan. The counteroffer is a substantial increase compared to the GOP’s previous five-year, $568 billion proposal, but still far less comprehensive than what the White House has called for, particularly when it comes to “soft infrastructure” like home- and community-based services. It seems unlikely that HCBS funding will be included in the initial infrastructure package, however, community-based services have historically been a bipartisan issue - so the funds could be included in a future package later this year. ![]() HCAOA has joined a coalition of nearly 100 senior groups to advocate for the passage of HR 3321 and S1670, which calls for family caregivers to receive up to $5,000 in tax credits for out-of-pocket expenses related to caring for a loved one at home. Family caregivers in the U.S. provide billions of dollars of unpaid care. With such a financial toll on families, the Credit for Caring Act aims to help. ![]() On July 1, some 6,000 individuals with brain injuries in Michigan may be faced with finding another way to receive care and support because of a major change to the state’s no fault auto insurance law. This reform will slash home care provider rates to 55% less than what providers received back in 2019. HCAOA urges its members in Michigan to let their voices be heard now on this legislation! This is part of the reform that had bi-partisan support, and was signed into law in 2019 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The Michigan State Legislature is considering legislation that will address this concern. The time is NOW to write to your representatives about HB4486/SB314! ![]() Last week, President Biden announced a list of nominees for a number of key roles, including David Weil as nominee to serve as Wage and Hour Administrator for the Department of Labor. Weil previously served as Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division under President Obama from 2014 to 2017. David Weil is Dean and professor at The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Weil is an internationally-recognized expert in employment and labor market policy along with regulation, transparency policy, and the impacts of industry restructuring on employment, work, and business performance. ![]() As the state legislature works to pass the biannual budget, the HCAOA Wisconsin Chapter needs your help! Click here to enter your address and find out if your state Representative or Senator sits on the Joint Finance Committee. If he/she does, send them the pre-written message asking them to support a $1,000 caregiver tax credit in the Department of Human Services. We have all seen the amazing things family caregivers do to keep their loved ones safe and healthy at home, and we strongly support this initiative. If your Representative or Senator is not on the committee, spread the word to your colleagues. read more ![]() The “Credit for Caring Act” was reintroduced yesterday in the Senate to reduce the burden on family caregivers. HCAOA strongly supports this bipartisan proposal, which allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $5,000 for the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. ![]() HCAOA joined together with several other associations last week to support the “Save Local Business Act.” This bill, introduced in Congress last week, would amend the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act to make clear that “an employer may be considered a joint employer in relation to an employee only if such employer directly, actually, and immediately, and not in a limited and routine manner, exercises significant control over the essential terms and conditions of employment.” This bill is an alternative to the pro-union PRO Act for businesses that utilize supply chains, contractors and franchisees. ![]() The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living is releasing $1.4 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan for Older Americans Act programs. Specifically, $460 million of these funds will go directly to home- and community-based services. In addition, $145 million will go to help family caregivers in supporting their loved ones through the National Family Caregiver Support Program. |
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