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February 12, 2024 | Volume 9, Issue No. 7
TOP STORIES:
Home Care Under Fire! Join HCA in Advocacy to Preserve Home Healthcare!
Tomorrow, February 13th, HCA’s Board of Directors will conduct targeted advocacy meetings with key members of the legislature. This follows the Association’s ongoing meetings with Senate and Assembly Health Committee office leaders, central staff in both houses, and others. We need YOU to join us.
DOH Monthly Managed Care Policy and Planning Meeting
Some of the significant updates provided during this month’s meeting were related to the following topics: transportation carveout & MAS transition, timely billing and dual-eligibles unwind.
HCA Meets with DOH
On February 8, 2024, HCA met with numerous staff from the state Department of Health (DOH) Office of Aging and Long Term Care to discuss issues concerning home care, hospice and other health care providers.
New Analysis Details Savings and Satisfaction With MLTC Plans in NYS
HCA joined a group of statewide associations representing both health care providers and health plans to release a new fiscal and program analysis of S.7800/A.8470, a bill proposing to eliminate the current Medicaid Long Term Care (MLTC) program and replace it with a fee-for-service (FFS) model.
NGS Update: Upcoming Annual Logon ID Recertification for the New York and Connecticut Regions
Logon IDs with New York and Connecticut FISS DDE access to the NGS regions must complete the recertification process by March 31, 2024. Logon IDs that are not recertified by March 31, 2024, will have their access to the FISS DDE New York and Connecticut region removed. Those logon IDs will be required to submit additional paperwork to have access restored.
It’s Sepsis Survivors Week
February 11-17, 2024, is National Sepsis Survivors Week. HCA urges all member home care agencies, hospices, MLTCs, FIs, waiver programs and associated allied organizations to reach out to all agency staff, local media continuum partners, and other public sources to engage in sepsis awareness, prevention, and intervention.
Worker Bill of Rights Legislation Goes into Effect for NYC
By July 1, 2024, employers must provide a copy of the workers' bill of rights to their current employees, as well as to new employees on or before their first day of work.
DOH Sends Personal Care and CDPAP Providers a DAL on Minimum Wage Retroactive Adjustment for CY 2017 - 2021
This amount represents a retroactive adjustment to update the calendar year (CY) 2017 minimum wage increase of $0.90 ($11.70 for Live In service), inclusive of fringe, that was established by the Minimum Wage Act (Article 19 of the New York State Labor Law) for fee-for-service (FFS) rates for PC and CDPAS Medicaid services delivered in the "Rest of State" areas during January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021.
Final Rule Issued for Older Americans Act Programs
The updated regulations reinforce and clarify policies and expectations, provide guidance for programs authorized since the last update, and incorporate lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Group Forming on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
The primary goal of the coalition is to foster collaborations, leverage resources, and collectively address the challenges associated with ADRD in communities.
Implementation of Conflict of Interest Regulations for NHTD and TBI Waivers
The deadline for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COI requirements for the NHTD and TBI programs is set for March 1, 2024.
CMS Announces Proposed Rule to Strengthen Accrediting Organization Oversight
Changes in this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) include addressing conflicts of interest with health care facilities accredited by the AO; holding AOs accountable to the same standards as state Survey Agencies (SAs) that also conduct surveys on behalf of CMS, and improving consistency and standardization in surveys nationwide.
List of NYC Medicaid Offices Posted
The New York Legal Assistance Group has updated its list of Medicaid offices for New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA). It covers home care and non-home care cases and the nursing home eligibility department.
Survey for Providers Serving Rockland County
Home care and hospice providers who serve Rockland County are urged to complete a short survey to help Rockland County update its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Now Available! New Resources on Infection Control for Home Health Care Providers
A 2022 Community Health Accreditation Partner report revealed that improper hand hygiene and protocols related bags used to carry medical equipment or supplies into patients’ homes were among the Top 10 Home Health Deficiencies.
Invitation to Submit Proposals to Present at HCA Conferences and Events
HCA E&R welcomes proposals from engaging presenters with expertise on topics that impact Medicare-certified, Medicaid-certified, and private duty home care providers, hospice providers and Managed Long Term Care plans.
Master Plan for Aging Survey – Deadline Extended
Due to the recent surge in enthusiasm and overwhelming response from survey participants, DOH is extending the survey period through February 29, 2024.
Tap Into HCA’s Resources!
The Home Care Association of New York State Education and Research (HCA E&R) has several free resources available for use and reference.
Now Available! 2024 HCA Marketing Prospectus
This year, we are once again offering several opportunities, and an expanded range of benefits in several sponsorship categories. These opportunities have been designed to offer you greater flexibility to select a sponsorship package and options that best support your engagement goals.
Upcoming Important Deadlines
Stay up to date on upcoming dates/requirements that impact home care, hospices and managed long term care plans.
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