The holiday season, often filled with joy and togetherness, can be lonely for many older adults, especially if they live alone or are far from loved ones. The absence of family gatherings and holiday traditions can lead to feelings of sadness, loneliness, and even depression.

Join your colleagues on Thursday, December 12, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. for an informal virtual meeting with chapter members to discuss the upcoming 2025 legislative session and ways members can get involved in chapter activities throughout 2025. If you’ve been wanting to learn more about getting involved in HCAOA in South Carolina, now is the time!

HCAOA is excited to announce a new member benefit designed to keep you informed and ahead of the curve--HCAOA’s On-Demand Video Library! Whether you missed this year’s National Home Care Conference or our latest educational webinar, you can now stay up-to-date with the latest industry insights and resources, all available to stream on-demand.

HCAOA submitted comments in response to the Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) Expedited Proposal (CR-105): Workplace Violence in Health Care. The proposed rule, which contains provisions that would impact home care agencies, was proposed via an expedited rulemaking process, which means that if no objections or comments were provided prior to the December 2nd deadline, the rule would bypass the normal rulemaking process and be adopted immediately.

Pennsylvania Medicaid Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Rates have been updated and take effect January 1, 2025.

HCAOA wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below and share the obstacles you've encountered delivering care in the immediate wake of hurricanes or other emergencies.

Kickstart 2025 with a tactical blueprint for caregiver recruitment. Register now for the Blueprint to Maximize Your Caregiver Recruitment Process LIVE Webinar on December 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT. Hear from top home care agency owners and recruiters from agencies generating $50–$150M in annual revenue. You’ll walk away with actionable tips to implement immediately to transform your agency’s caregiver hiring process.

State lawmakers in Michigan returned to Lansing on Tuesday, December 3 to close out the lame duck period, which will mark the end of Michigan Democrats' full control of the House, Senate, and Governor's Office. In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, HCAOA is hard at work to advance a solution for the cuts home care providers have experienced as a consequence of automobile insurance premium reform.

Connecticut’s paid sick leave law and requirements for businesses and employers, including home care agencies will expand in several ways beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

Don’t forget to register for Polsinelli's Home Care Industry Update tomorrow, December 5, at 12:00 p.m. ET. HCAOA CEO Jason Lee will participate in a panel discussion with representatives from Polsinelli, The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), and The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (PQHH) for a discussion on the current political climate of the federal and state governments and the impact the election results will likely have on several key initiatives that impact the home-based care industry.

Attention HCAOA Members! Join HCAOA’s advocacy and lobbying team on December 11 at 3:00 p.m. ET for an in-depth recap of the 2024 elections and a non-partisan discussion on what lies ahead for the home care industry. Get the latest insights on how the election results will impact home care and learn about HCAOA’s key legislative and regulatory priorities for 2025. Plus, discover how YOU can play a vital role in shaping the future of home care through advocacy efforts.

HCAOA members are invited to register for Polsinelli's Home Care Industry Update on December 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET. HCAOA CEO Jason Lee will participate in a panel discussion with representatives from Polsinelli, The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), and The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (PQHH) for a discussion on the current political climate of the federal and state governments and the impact the election results will likely have on several key initiatives that impact the home-based care industry. These include a forecast of the future of the FTC’s ban on non-competes, immigration reform, federal independent contractor, joint employment and safety standards, regulation of artificial intelligence tools, the implementation of the 80/20 provision of the Medicaid Access Rule, and the all-important future of reimbursement rates. Our speakers will also review the outcomes of the state elections and which jurisdictions providers can expect to be particularly active in regulating your businesses.

Last Friday, U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, issued a permanent injunction against a Biden administration overtime pay rule aimed at expanding eligibility to millions of salaried workers, halting the implementation of a rule that could have significantly impacted the home care industry and its workforce. The full decision may be read by clicking here.

HCAOA is excited to announce that the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. This milestone follows over a year of advocacy from thousands of HCAOA members. More than 3,000 messages were sent to Capitol Hill, and hundreds participated in the 2024 HCAOA Home Care Advocacy Day. HCAOA members succeeded in raising awareness about the importance of strengthening services for veterans and their families.