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 Today, more than 100 members like you from across the country are in Washington, D.C. for HCAOA’s 2025 Advocacy Day, meeting with members of Congress to discuss the importance of home care. Whether or not you are joining us, we need your voice before and during our trip to Capitol Hill.
 In a 53-45 vote along party lines last week, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz as administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
HCAOA has the opportunity to provide the White House a packet of information about the need to restore the companionship exemption, and needs input from impacted members as soon as possible. Please complete this brief and important survey to share the impact of this issue on your agency and those you serve. This information will be compiled and shared without identifying information.
The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Elder Affairs is set to discuss H.789, a bill discusses licensure of non-medical home care agencies.
 The Washington State Board of Nursing is considering amendments to nursing assistant rules in chapter 246-841A WAC and will be hosting public rule workshops to gather input from interested parties, including home care providers. The proposed changes would:
Last week, CMS issued a revised, slimmer Medicare Advantage technical rule for 2026 that does not include new guardrails on plans’ use of artificial intelligence. CMS said it “may address” that proposal in future rulemaking, along with removed proposals for an annual health equity analysis of utilization management policies and procedures and coverage of a popular new class of anti-obesity medications.
 Caregiver Nana Darko Amoateng was recently awarded a $5,000 bonus and named Annual Platinum Caregiver of the Year by HCAOA Connecticut Chapter member Assisted Living Services, Inc. of Cheshire. “We are thrilled to recognize Nana’s outstanding senior support and unwavering dedication to his client,” said Mario D’Aquila, chief operating officer of Assisted Living Services. “Nana was chosen for the annual accolade because he truly exemplifies the spirit of going beyond the call of duty in his position and becoming an extended member of his client’s family.”
Virginia Amends Threshold Compensation Level for Ban on Non-Competes for ‘Low-Wage Employees’4/2/2025
On March 24, 2025, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed into law legislation that amends the threshold compensation level of a “low-wage employee” with whom the Commonwealth restricts employers from entering into agreements not to compete. Virginia currently prohibits employers from entering into, enforcing, or threatening to enforce non-compete agreements against “low-wage employees,” who were previously defined under the state’s non-compete statute as individuals who earn less than the Commonwealth’s average weekly wage.
Associate Member Spotlight: Transforming Home Care Scheduling with Pre-Trained Remote Schedulers4/2/2025
 As a proud HCAOA member, TeamUp Remote Talent Staffing is revolutionizing how home care agencies handle their scheduling operations. Our plug-and-play scheduling assistants arrive fully trained in AxisCare and WellSky (ClearCare), enabling seamless integration with your existing systems from day one. With a proven track record of eliminating scheduler burnout and maintaining a remarkable 97.3% client retention rate, TeamUp delivers what matters most: reliable, efficient scheduling that never sleeps.
E.I. & Company is now 24/7 Solutions to reflect the full range of support, knowledge, and experience their team of experts in home care can bring to the table for clients
Some helpful links for home care agencies in Ohio for Non-Medical Home Health Services License renewals:
The New York State Department of Health announced the transition date for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) to a new statewide fiscal intermediary has been moved from April 1 to April 30. CDPAP is a New York State Medicaid program that allows members who are eligible for home care services to choose and hire their own personal caregiver.
 Earlier this year, Google visited the founders of HCAOA Associate Member Memory Lane Games to learn more about their groundbreaking games designed to stimulate the memory and visual areas of the brain for people with dementia. Click here to view a short film from that visit released on their #WeArePLay channel
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon recently signed into law Senate File 107, now Enrolled Act No. 87 (the “Act”), which makes any covenant not to compete that restricts the right of any person to receive compensation for performance of labor void. The law will apply to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of July 1, 2025.
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