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Georgia EVV Update

11/24/2021

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​A reminder that as of November 1, 2021, all providers of Personal Support Services (PSS) or Community Living Supports (CLS) through SOURCE, CCSP, NOW, COMP, ICWP, and / or GAPP should be regularly using EVV and submitting claims through the State EVV solution, Netsmart. The Georgia Department of Community Health reminds providers that there are three exceptions to the November 1 deadline:


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Illinois: One Step Closer to Expanded Scope of Services

11/24/2021

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​​Last week, the Illinois Board of Health’s Rules Committee met and voted to approve the draft home service rules, per the IDPH liaison. The draft rules will not advance to the full board for review during its meeting on December 9.


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New Study Calls for Government to Support Home Modifications to Head Off Looming Housing Crisis for Older Americans

11/24/2021

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Federal government action to incentivize homeowners to modify their houses to make them safe for aging in place will help stave off the nation’s looming housing crisis for older Americans. These are the findings of a study given by HomesRenewed Resource Center’s Research Director Dr. Jesse M. Abraham to the Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific (virtual) Meeting earlier this month. 


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Connecticut DPH Penalizes Facilities for Failure to Comply with Vaccine Requirements

11/24/2021

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​Last week, the Connecticut Department of Public Health began issuing civil penalties to long-term care facilities subject to Executive Order 13F, which mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals who work in the facilities, the agency announced. Long-term care facilities subject to the EO include nursing homes, assisted living services agencies, managed residential communities, residential care homes, chronic disease hospitals, and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. “These vaccine mandates are in place to protect not only the patients and residents in long-term care but to ensure the health and safety of staff and their families and co-workers,” said DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD.

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House Passes Build Back Better Act, Next Stop: Senate

11/24/2021

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​The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act (H.R.5376) last Friday by a vote of 220-213. The bill was passed solely by Democratic lawmakers as Republicans oppose the expansion of many of its initiatives and the tax increases proposed to finance the plan. The bill now goes to the Senate where it is likely to change as key Senators question major spending priorities and tax provisions. 

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OSHA ETS & CMS Rule on Vaccines and Testing – Legal Injunction Update

11/24/2021

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​HCAOA Associate Member Littler has been monitoring the latest OSHA ETS and CMS Rule developments related to the “vaccine or test” mandates and challenges around the country. There were at least 34 challenges to the OSHA ETS filed in 12 different courts of appeal around the country. On November 12, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued the first order enjoining enforcement and implementation of the OSHA’s ETS. Shortly thereafter, on November 16, all of the challenges filed around the country were consolidated before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In addition, there are at least two lawsuits that have been filed challenging the CMS mandate.


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Washington State DSHS Emergency Rules Suspending TB Testing

11/24/2021

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​​The DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support Administration announced emergency rules suspending TB testing for long-term care workers in response to the significant threat of COVID-19 to the most vulnerable populations, especially for those receiving long-term care services in their homes and congregate settings.

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Michigan Chapter Pens Letter to Governor Urging Action on No-Fault Auto Reform Issue, Urges Members to Contact Legislators

11/24/2021

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​​This week, the HCAOA Michigan Chapter sent a letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer on behalf of home care providers who care for hundreds of Michigan residents, including children and adults who require continuous care for injuries sustained in car accidents, who have had their care jeopardized due to new auto insurance reform that went into effect on July 2, 2021. Home care organizations have been providing care to these clients for many years, however now reimbursement from insurance companies has been slashed by 45 percent.


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COVID Boosters Approved for All Adults

11/24/2021

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​Last week, a CDC advisory panel endorsed a coronavirus booster-shot-for-all policy to allow all adults 18 and older to get an extra shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines. The panel also recommended the shots for all people 50 and older.
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Agency Momentum: 12 Months of Free Webinars for HCAOA Members

11/24/2021

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​​As 2021 draws to a close, HCAOA is looking back at a brand new member benefit that was launched this year. Agency Momentum is an expertly curated series of FREE monthly webinars exclusively for members. These hour-long, monthly webinars were designed to help agency owners drive performance by focusing on key aspects of business operations, including strategic planning, scheduling, caregiver recruitment, marketing, and HR and insurance solutions. Did you catch them all? If not, HCAOA has you covered with a recap of the year in member webinars with links to recordings


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All New Jersey Members Encouraged to Attend Virtual Chapter Meeting Next Week for Updates about 2022

11/24/2021

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​​The HCAOA New Jersey State Chapter will hold a virtual meeting next Wednesday, December 1 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. to discuss the Chapter's strategic plan for 2022, including announcement of the first in-person meeting in two years.
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Update on Georgia Medicaid Rate Increase

11/24/2021

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The HCAOA Georgia Chapter learned last week from DCH that the 10% Medicaid rate increase has received a preliminary approval pending a CMS request to conduct a rate study.  DCH is working on preparing the strategy for the rate study and will be involving providers in the rate study.  In the interim, DCH is working with CMS to get approval to go ahead with the rate increase while the rate study proceeds.  The HCAOA Georgia Chapter realizes that our Medicaid providers need this rate increase to cover the shortfalls since the last PSS rate increase in October 2014.  Stay tuned for updates. 
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Newly-Expanded Supplemental Benefits in Medicare Advantage Grew 43% for 2022

11/24/2021

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​Overall, the number of Medicare Advantage plans offering at least one of five recently expanded supplemental benefits – including home care – jumped 43% (575 to 824) from 2021 to 2022, while the number of plans offering more than one benefit increased 15% (175 to 202). A new brief released last week by Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) and prepared by the actuarial consulting firm Milliman highlights the continued expansion of supplemental benefits in Medicare Advantage for Contract Year 2022.


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Tell Congress to 'Put It Back' in Build Back Better Plan

11/17/2021

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​HCAOA urges all members to visit the online Legislative Action Center and send a message to their Representatives and Senators telling them it’s time to support the 43 million family caregivers in the U.S. by providing a tax credit for their caregiving expenses. Put the Credit for Caring Act BACK in the Build Back Better Plan!

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New Jersey Chapter Holding Strategic Meeting on December 1

11/17/2021

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​​The HCAOA New Jersey State Chapter will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 1 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. to discuss the Chapter's strategic plan for 2022, including announcement of the first in-person meeting in two years.

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