 HCAOA members are invited to register for Polsinelli's Home Care Industry Update on June 26 at 12:00 p.m. ET. HCAOA CEO Jason Lee will participate in a panel discussion with representatives from Polsinelli and The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) for a comprehensive overview of the latest legislative and legal developments.
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 All member agencies in Connecticut are asked to complete a brief survey about services in the state and the state’s new fiscal intermediary, GT Independence. Data from this survey will be discussed at the upcoming Connecticut Chapter Conference on June 11.
 With so much going on legislatively on the federal and state levels, HCAOA Connecticut members do not want to miss the Chapter Conference on June 11 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol. The event kicks off at 8:00 a.m. with breakfast and an opportunity to meet with colleagues and sponsors Corcoran Consulting Group, Senior Care Marketing Max. and Viventium.
 In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and burned 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world.
 Have you secured your booth for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference in Bellevue, WA? If not, register today because booth assignment instructions will be distributed before the end of May!
 Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) requested information from UnitedHealth Group (UHG) on its response to the February 21 cyberattack on UHG subsidiary Change Healthcare. Sen. Cassidy is seeking explanations from UHG on its failure to adopt multifactor authentication (MFA) and other agency recommendations that could have prevented the breach. He also requested details on how UHG collaborates with providers and stakeholders to restore services and ensure patient care remains unaffected.
 T-Mate provides offshore staffing for the home care industry. Overtime thresholds are increasing! Let T-Mate carry the load. T-Mate has helped home care agencies across the US reduce costs, improve retention, and provide the highest quality service to clients and caregivers.
 The New Jersey Chapter Conference is right around the corner! The latest federal updates on the Medicaid 80/20 provision, FTC’s noncompete agreement, and the U.S. DOL Overtime Rule will be provided. In addition to state legislative updates, educational sessions will be led by industry experts. You'll gain the knowledge and tools to keep your agency competitive and compliant.
 Through HCAOA’s Cintas partnership, members can rent or purchase uniforms and access facility service items like entrance mats, mops, towels, and other related products through the Cintas National Showcase Account Program. Cintas keeps your business clean and professional so you stay focused on what matters most…your employees and clients.
 All California members are encouraged to complete the Care Provider Management System (CPMS) Survey by May 27. This brief 4-question survey will assist the California Department of Social Services in identifying existing features and capabilities from Guardian that you would like carried over into the future system (CPMS) or new features you would like added. Your feedback will help shape the new system to better serve your needs.
H.R.8371 – Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare & Benefits Improvement Act5/22/2024  On May 15, Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), with the support of U.S. House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Chairman and Ranking Member Jon Tester (D-MT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), introduced The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (H.R.8371), an omnibus package that includes key provisions taken from the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act.
 On April 30, 2024, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) published the final rules interpreting the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (the “Ordinance”), which is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.
 The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) Board approved the reimbursement rate increases recommended in the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) and Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) effective July 1, 2024. These rate increases now go to CMS for their approval.
SPECIAL INVITE: HCAOA To Hold Members-Only Webinar on May 21 to Discuss Medicaid 80/20 Rule5/15/2024  HCAOA invites all members to a special webinar on May 21, featuring a deep-dive discussion about the Medicaid 80/20 rule and its impact on home care agencies.
 Careswitch offers AI-powered home care software customized for your agency or franchise. Automate your home care operations so you can focus on what’s important…your employees and clients. Through HCAOA’s partner Careswitch, members get the first two months of payroll processing free!
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