Thank you to all who joined us on Thursday, August 14, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld for an outstanding day of learning and collaboration. Attendees gained critical insights into the latest federal and state legislative proposals and received up-to-the-minute updates on issues impacting the home care industry.
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The event also provided valuable networking opportunities, bringing together providers, regulators, and vendors to share ideas and strengthen connections. We appreciate your active participation in shaping the future of home care in Florida!

Background
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Back in 1975, the Department of Labor (DOL) defined a “companionship exemption” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This allowed care workers, especially those employed through third-party agencies, to be exempt from minimum wage and overtime rules. That rule stood for nearly four decades.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, August 20, at the Marriott O’Hare Hotel for a full day of learning, networking, and collaboration. Attendees gained valuable insights from an impressive lineup of presentations and connected with vendors offering innovative solutions for the home care industry. The event also provided time to share ideas and best practices with peers from across Illinois.
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We appreciate your participation and commitment to advancing home care. Stay tuned for upcoming events and opportunities to keep the conversation going!

Every month, thousands of caregiver applicants go through the Hellohire experience. We share insights from their journey to help you understand where your hiring process is strong, and where there’s room to improve. 

Since Hellohire automates some of the most tedious parts of the hiring process for recruiters and allows applicants to self-schedule interviews, we tend to get a clearer picture of what applicants actually want and how to meet their changing needs.

Read more here. 

This Is Not Your Typical Webinar Series You don’t need another motivational talk. You need caregivers. On the schedule. On time. Every week.
 
Hosted by senior care veteran, Debbie Miller (CEO of 52 Weeks Marketing) and Engyj COO, James Patchett, this 4-part virtual training is unlike anything else out there.

Read more here: Webinar Registration - Zoom

The successes of the HCAOA National Home Care Conference would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Your commitment to advancing the home care industry and empowering providers across the nation helps us deliver an exceptional experience for all attendees year after year.

Make the most of your conference experience by staying at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, a premier hotel with panoramic skyline views and exceptional dining options. Conveniently located just 19 miles from DFW Airport and 7 miles from Love Field, the hotel offers easy access to some of Dallas’ top attractions—all within walking distance.

Join Polsinelli along with Steve Landers, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance), Jason Lee, CEO of the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), for an insightful presentation on the latest advocacy and legal developments affecting home care providers. This session will provide updates on key issues, including the status of the reinstatement of federal Companionship and Domestic Services Exemptions, the implications of the One Big “Beautiful” Law for Medicaid and Medicare providers, and employer responsibilities concerning the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals from certain countries previously granted parole status.

Additionally, Ryan Morgan from Polsinelli will address the risks, benefits, and regulatory constraints associated with utilizing third-party vendors for offshoring specific business operations and patient data to other countries. Polsinelli will also cover compliance measures for limiting agency liability and ensuring the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) when contracting with third party vendors.   

We’re excited to announce that the full schedule for the HCAOA National Home Care Conference this fall is now available! This year’s agenda is packed with dynamic keynote speakers, breakout sessions on the latest industry trends, networking opportunities, and special events you won’t want to miss.

HCAOA is giving you the gift of time! The deadline to nominate a caregiver for the National Caregiver of the Year Award has been extended until THIS FRIDAY, August 22 at midnight. Five regional finalists will be selected from HUNDREDS of nominees and recognized at the National Home Care Conference in Dallas, TX, and the top winner will be announced LIVE at the conference!

The California Supreme Court upheld the arbitration fee payment rule, codified in Code of Civil Procedure 1281.98, finding the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) did not preempt the statute. The Court rejected an “inflexible” reading that would automatically strip employers of arbitration rights for every late payment. Courts must now apply equitable doctrines like excusable neglect and relief from forfeiture to preserve arbitration rights if delays stem from genuine mistakes rather than strategy or neglect. 

​Delaware has enacted H.B. 128, which modifies the state’s upcoming paid family medical leave program before benefits become available on Jan. 1, 2026. The Act became effective immediately upon enactment on July 30 and significantly amends the provisions governing how an employer’s paid leave policies integrate with and coordinate with Delaware Paid Leave benefits. 

HCAOA is bringing the legal department inside your home care agency. Connect with our top legal partners at Polsinelli during HCAOA's 90-minute, virtual Legal Clinic on Thursday, September 11. The first 30 minutes will include a brief but comprehensive employment law update and the remaining 60 minutes will be YOUR time, consisting of a moderated Q&A with a panel of experts. 

All members in Washington are invited to participate in a unique HCAOA Washington Chapter Virtual Meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Agencies across the state will have TWO OPTIONS to tune in for up-to-the-minute news and information about state and federal legislative and regulatory issues that are impacting home care right now in Washington State, including the Companionship Exemption, the WA Cares Act, licensing at DOH, and much more:

• VIRTUAL OPTION: Tune in from your phone or laptop on the go to stay informed
• LIVE WATCH PARTY: Live watch parties will be held in three locations throughout Washington state for members who are able and would prefer to gather and network with other providers can do so to watch the virtual meeting while connecting over coffee. 

All members in Connecticut are invited to attend the HCAOA Connecticut Chapter Conference on Wednesday, September 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The conference includes a packed agenda, including sessions about Connecticut home care policy and legislation, an in-depth discussion about achieving a sustainable Medicaid rate increase for home care, whether now is the time to buy, sell, or merge, a home care agency in Connecticut, and a candid conversation about how home care agency owners can navigate legal pitfalls.