 This year marks a record-breaking moment for the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA). We are thrilled to share that we received an incredible 506 nominations for the 2025 Caregiver of the Year Award—the highest number of nominations in the history of this program!
 Don’t miss your chance to secure the discounted HCAOA rate of $269/night at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, our premier conference hotel. Conveniently located near Dallas attractions like Reunion Tower, the Sixth Floor Museum, and Klyde Warren Park, the Hyatt offers comfort, stunning skyline views, and easy access to everything the city has to offer.
 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.
Starting in October 2025, in-home care providers can become enrolled as providers under DSHS for the WA Cares Program. Here are some resources to get ready, provided by Loegan Sargent, Outreach Specialist for, Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington at last week’s webinar.
An overflow crowd of HCAOA Connecticut members gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn in Wallingford last Wednesday for its annual home care conference. Members participated in a number of substantive industry-related programs and heard from lawmakers and state officials, home care attorneys and other industry experts on a range of topics from Medicaid reimbursement to the future of the industry to participating in a new home care worker registry.
Attention Ohio members: Home Health Agencies must complete their license recertification by September 30. Since licensure was only recently introduced in the state, this will be the first recertification process for many agencies.
Agencies are required to renew their licenses in order to remain compliant with federal, state, and local laws. Depending on the location and nature of services, additional licenses or permits may also need to be renewed. HCAOA is seeking nominations the 2026 Board of Directors. We have 5 open seats available:
 This isn’t another motivational talk—it’s a 4-part virtual training built to help you solve your toughest hiring challenges. You don’t need more theory. You need caregivers—on schedule, on time, every week.
Hosted by senior care veteran Debbie Miller (CEO of 52 Weeks Marketing) and James Patchett (COO of Engyi), this series delivers real talk from real agency owners who’ve cracked the recruitment code.  The Long Hello Webinar Series is a learning and support series designed for caregivers, providers, clients, and families navigating dementia and Alzheimer’s. The name “The Long Hello” reflects the unique journey of dementia care — where connection, recognition, and moments of clarity can last far longer than a single goodbye. Each session brings together real-world experts and practical tools to help families and professionals face challenges with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
This series is for anyone touched by dementia—from family caregivers looking for guidance, to providers seeking better ways to support clients, to professionals who want to understand the evolving landscape of dementia care. Check it out here: The Long Hello Webinar Series  Make the most of your HCAOA National Home Care Conference experience by staying right where the action is—at the Hyatt Regency Dallas! This premier hotel offers panoramic views of the Dallas skyline, diverse dining options, and unbeatable convenience. Located just 19 miles from DFW Airport and 7 miles from Love Field, the hotel is within walking distance of must-see attractions like Reunion Tower, the Sixth Floor Museum, Klyde Warren Park, and the Dallas World Aquarium.
 The Washington State Department of Health (department) filed the emergency rules to extend the certification timeline for long-term care workers applying for home care aide certification, as authorized by Senate Bill 5672 (chapter 341, Laws of 2025).
 All home care agencies are invited to one of two HCAOA California Chapter Conferences in December - one in Danville in Northern California on Tuesday, December 2, and one in Orange in Southern California on Wednesday, December 3.
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