California Chapter Leadership is requesting members to send letters of support for AB 2185. Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson is sponsoring AB 2185, which would prohibit Domestic Referral Agencies (DRAs) from compensating home care workers and independent contractors, which has become more and more of an issue in California, especially in recent years as the demand for services grows. AB 2185 would allow Domestic Referral Agencies to continue to provide referral services but not allow them to function as unlicensed home care organizations by compensating domestic workers who provide care to seniors on an ongoing basis without being a licensed home care organization and the licensing requirements that are required of home care organizations and protections for home care aides and seniors.
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Last week, HCAOA members joined forces with the South Carolina Home Care and Hospice Association and Hearts for Home Care to advocate for home care and hospice services. Thirty advocates and providers across the state walked the halls and met with over 35 lawmakers at the state Capitol in Columbia to address workforce wage demand. HCAOA South Carolina Chair Melissa Allman, Director of Government Affairs at BAYADA Home Care, stated, “We are grateful for the continued support from the General Assembly and the Department of Health and Human Services.”
Undecided if you should attend HCAOA’s National Home Care Advocacy Day, April 16 – 17 in Washington, D.C.? Was the cost of the hotel a concern? Then worry no more! HCAOA is happy to announce that we have secured a room block at the Capital Hilton Hotel at a discounted rate of $399 plus tax per room night. Reservations must be made by Friday, March 29, so please secure your hotel reservations as soon as possible to receive the discounted rate.
Last week, more than 40 HCAOA members and staff spent the day at the state Capitol in Sacramento asking lawmakers and members of the Newsom Administration to support a bill to protect seniors and families hiring in-home support. The main issue of discussion for the day was AB 2185, which would prohibit Domestic Referral Agencies (DRAs) from compensating home care workers and independent contractors, which has become more and more of an issue in California, especially in recent years as the demand for services grows. Even if you were not able to attend the Advocacy Day, you can still do your part by sending a letter of support to your lawmakers.
Take a stand and advocate for your clients and caregivers at HCAOA's National Home Care Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 17, in Washington, D.C. Let's make a difference together! Topics of discussion during Advocacy Day include CMS’ proposed Medicaid Access Rule and the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act.
Last week, HCAOA met with OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) after requesting an E.O. 12866 meeting with them in regard to their proposed Medicaid Access Rule.
HCAOA’s South Carolina Home Care Advocacy Day is Wednesday, March 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. HCAOA SC Chapter members, please register today and join your colleagues for this impactful event.
Join your colleagues at HCAOA's National Home Care Advocacy Day on April 17 in Washington, D.C., to discuss the importance of home care with your legislators.
Yesterday, HCAOA met with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the White House’s Office of Management and Budget to discuss CMS’ proposed Medicaid Access Rule, also referred to as the 80/20 Rule. This rule, among many other things, would mandate that 80% of Medicaid reimbursement dollars pass through to caregiver wages, leaving only 20% of the reimbursement for all other costs incurred in providing services.
Cheryl Stanton, Esq., HCAOA's Legislative Chair and Chief Legal & Government Affairs Officer at BrightStar Care, extends a special invitation for members to attend the HCAOA National Home Care Advocacy Day in Washington, DC, April 16 - 17. Please take a moment to view her video invitation above.
All members in California are invited to join HCAOA and your colleagues from across the state for an in-person opportunity to speak with legislators and advocate for in-home care services at the HCAOA California Chapter Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Last week, the HCAOA Washington Chapter held an In-Home Services Advocacy Day in Olympia in conjunction with the Home Care Association of Washington and the Washington State Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. More than 40 people attended from all over the state and met with 47 legislators.
A friendly reminder…HCAOA is calling on all members to participate in National Home Care Advocacy Day on April 16 - 17 in Washington, DC. This event provides a crucial opportunity for home care providers nationwide to advocate for the importance of home care to policymakers.
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