The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection last week warned credential holders and the public about a new scam impersonating Department enforcement personnel and other officials to steal personal information and money.

On Friday, November 21, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the 2026 VA Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. Unlike recent years, the schedule does not include an across-the-board 3% inflationary increase.

Dear HCAOA Texas Chapter Members,
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has announced a date change for the scheduled maintenance of the Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal (TULIP). Please review the updated timeline and action steps below, as this outage may affect your ability to submit applications, renewals, and incident reports.

As we prepare to gather with loved ones and reflect on the meaning of gratitude, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire home care community. Thanksgiving is a time to pause, appreciate the people who make a difference in our lives, and celebrate the connections that sustain us. In home care, those connections are at the very heart of everything we do.
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To the caregivers who provide comfort, dignity, and support every day—your compassion lights the way for countless families. To our agency leaders and teams who keep services running smoothly—your dedication ensures that individuals across our communities can continue to receive the care they rely on. And to the many partners and advocates who champion high-quality home-based care—your work helps strengthen the entire system.

We know the holidays can be a busy and emotional time for both caregivers and the families they serve. Please know how deeply appreciated your efforts are, not just this week, but all year long.

From all of us, we wish you and your families and friends a warm, peaceful, and joy-filled Thanksgiving. May the days ahead bring rest, connection, and moments that remind you why this work matters so much.

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. 🧡

​Care is at the heart of every home care agency. But keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes takes time, coordination, and constant communication. Many agency owners find themselves stretched between caregiver scheduling, intake calls, compliance tasks, family updates, and the ongoing demands of growth.

HCAOA is pleased to share a valuable new resource from our partners at Relias: the 2025 Healthcare in Technology Report. This report provides a comprehensive look at how healthcare leaders are embracing technology to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and support a resilient workforce in the year ahead.

Our 2025 Annual Conference energy is still buzzing—and keynote speaker Jason Dorsey captured it perfectly in his recent social media post. Jason, a leading generational researcher and president of The Center for Generational Kinetics, shared how inspired he was by the passion, innovation, and curiosity of home care leaders who came together from across the country.

HCAOA Connecticut Chapter leaders last Wednesday presented an outstanding leadership award to state Representative Jillian Gilchrest (D-West Hartford), co-chair of the Human Services Committee, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. Pictured from left above are: Mario D’Aquila, chief operating officer of Assisted Living Services in Cheshire and Chair of the DSS Medicaid committee; Chapter Chair Marlene Chickerella, owner of B&M Homemaking in West Haven; Rep. Gilchrest; and Chapter Vice Chair Jonah Francis, president of Pansy Homecare Service in West Hartford.

​Exhibitor registration is officially open for the 2026 National Home Care Conference — the premier event bringing together home care leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the country. This is your chance to showcase your products, services, and solutions directly to the providers shaping the future of home care.

The MyCTSavings program is reminding employers to become compliant with Connecticut’s retirement security law, the Comptroller’s Office said in a statement recently.

​On November 12, President Trump signed legislation to reopen the federal government after a record 41-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. The law provides full-year funding for three appropriations bills through September 30, 2026: Agriculture and FDA, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. The remainder of the government is funded through January 30, 2026. The law also extended several health provisions through January 30, including Medicare telehealth flexibilities and funding for community health centers, the National Health Service Corps, and the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program. It recalls agency employees who were terminated during the shutdown, but does not extend the enhanced premium health care tax credits that were central to Democrats’ demands. Eight Senate and six House Democrats joined the vast majority of Republicans in supporting the legislation. 

The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) congratulates Bob Roth on receiving the 2025 Rev. Dr. Dosia Carlson Legacy Award this past Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. The award is well-deserved, and HCAOA thanks Bob for his leadership and dedication. More information about the Rev. Dr. Dosia Carlson Legacy Award and Bob's background can be found here. 

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has proclaimed November 2025 as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Connecticut. The proclamation brings greater awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, while recognizing the thousands of Connecticut residents living with the condition and the many caregivers who support them.