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 The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries’ Employment Standards Program is preparing for changes in the Minimum Wage Act, spurred by the passage of the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5793 (ESSB 5793). ESSB 5793, effective Jan. 1, 2025, grants workers the ability to use paid sick leave when their child's school or place of care closes due to a declared emergency and broadens the definition of family member for eligibility purposes.
 Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a final rule on federal Adult Protective Services (APS) guidelines, which seek to address the needs of adults facing or vulnerable to maltreatment and self-neglect more effectively. These programs often work closely with home care providers to help older adults live independently in their communities.
WA, NJ & CT State Conferences Are Just Around the Corner...Register Today & Stay Informed!5/15/2024  The Washington, New Jersey, and Connecticut Chapter Conferences are almost here! Each conference will provide the latest federal updates on the Medicaid 80/20 provision, FTC’s noncompete agreement, and the U.S. DOL Overtime Rule. 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.
 The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) will post the proposed rules regarding the annual financial audit/reporting requirements for health care service firms in the May 20th, 2024 NJ Register.
 The HCAOA Chapter Conferences are underway, but it's not too late to add a sponsorship to your marketing mix. Sponsorship offers a chance to showcase your business to key stakeholders in the home care industry.
Member Spotlight: Your Home Assistant Earns Business of the Year Award for City of Elk Grove, CA!5/8/2024  HCAOA member Your Home Assistant was honored with the 2024 Business of the Year award for the City of Elk Grove, CA! Congratulations on your dedication to delivering exemplary caregiving services to your local community.
 HCAOA exhibit space assignments are right around the corner and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference in Bellevue, WA. Don't miss out on securing the prime spot in the Exhibit Hall that maximizes your exposure to your new and existing clients.
 Polsinelli's article provides a comprehensive review of the Department of Labor's final rule raising overtime exemption thresholds. According to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers must provide overtime pay to employees who work over 40 hours in a week unless they are exempt under FLSA regulations. To qualify for exemption, employees must meet specific criteria, one of which is earning a salary equal to or exceeding the thresholds established by the Department of Labor (DOL). If an employee falls short of the threshold salary, they are entitled to overtime pay, regardless of meeting other exemption criteria.
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Home care agencies use Hellohire to solve today's biggest recruiting challenges - getting flooded with resumes from people who aren’t qualified, chasing candidates, getting ghosted, and expectations for a quick and frictionless experience.  The live, virtual three-part series begins next week on May 14 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET. If you want to improve your agency’s bottom line, this is the class for you! This course will help you expand your revenue through third-party payor channels. To top it off, attendees will leave with a tailored marketing plan!
 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will soon expand medical coverage for Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) beneficiaries, including family members and primary family caregivers of Veterans, to include audio-only telehealth, extended mental health care, and contraceptive services.
Last week, HCAOA virtually attended the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing titled "Legislative Proposals to Increase Medicaid Access and Improve Program Integrity" that included discussions regarding the recently finalized Medicaid Access Rule that contains the 80/20 provision that HCAOA opposes. HCAOA continues to stand firm in opposition and will advocate in support of H.R.8114.
Nearly 50 HCAOA members attended the Arizona Chapter Conference last week in Scottsdale, AZ. It was a day full of late-breaking federal legislative updates from D.C. and educational sessions to help grow and support your business.
 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week that 20 states have been selected to participate in two separate technical assistance programs that together will help participating states better recruit, train, and retain direct care workers.
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