Category: Connecticut

WA, NJ & CT State Conferences Are Just Around the Corner...Register Today & Stay Informed!

5/15/2024

The Washington, New Jersey, and Connecticut Chapter Conferences are almost here! Each conference will provide the latest federal updates on the Medicaid 80/20 provision, FTC’s noncompete agreement, and the U.S. DOL Overtime Rule. In addition to state legislative updates, educational sessions will be led by industry experts. You'll gain the knowledge and tools to keep your agency competitive and compliant.

Stay Informed: Join Us at Your HCAOA State Chapter Conference!

4/24/2024

Exciting news for Arizona, Illinois, Washington, New Jersey, and Connecticut members! The highly anticipated HCAOA State Chapter Conferences are just around the corner, offering a prime opportunity to dive into the latest national trends and legislative updates directly impacting your state.

Connecticut Appropriations Committee Rejects Home Care Provider Registry

4/17/2024

The Connecticut Appropriations Committee decided not to move forward with a home care provider registry.

New Connecticut PCA Labor Agreement Approved

3/27/2024

The Connecticut General Assembly approved a new three-year agreement reached between the Connecticut Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Workforce Council and SEIU District 1199 New England.

New Connecticut PCA Labor Agreement Poses Challenges for Home Care Providers

3/13/2024

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont last week announced that his administration submitted to the Connecticut General Assembly for its consideration and approval a new three-year agreement reached between the Connecticut Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Workforce Council and SEIU District 1199 New England.

Connecticut Legislative Leadership Files Two Major Home Care-Related Bills

3/6/2024

Two significant and far-reaching bills affecting the home care industry have been filed by Senate and House majority leaders. As the first bills designated from each caucus, they are a high priority and are very likely to pass.

Connecticut Budget Adjustments Fail to Address Medicaid Rate Crisis

2/21/2024

Governor Ned Lamont's recent budget adjustments in Connecticut do not address the pressing issue of increasing Medicaid rates across various essential services. The initial phase of the Medicaid rate report highlights that Connecticut's payments are below a benchmark set by neighboring states for 85% of services analyzed, which affects services for nearly 1 million residents. The implications of inadequate funding for these services translate to diminished access to care for individuals in need, prompting calls for bipartisan discussions to address the growing disparity between service needs and budget allocations.

Connecticut Legislative Session Begins with Home Care Policies on Lawmakers’ Desks

2/14/2024

Members of the Connecticut General Assembly convened last week, and Governor Ned Lamont delivered his annual State of the State Address. Lawmakers will confront a number of major public policy issues, according to a recent report from the Office of Legislative Research, which are expected to include several issues related to home care, including caregiver safety.

What Connecticut Agencies Should Know About DSS Audits

1/31/2024

The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) is actively conducting audits of Medicaid providers, including non-medical providers. Home care agencies are advised to conduct routine self-audits to ensure compliance and act quickly to respond to preliminary audit findings and penalties.

Connecticut Chapter Leaders Discuss Home Care on Face CT Radio Program

1/17/2024

Jonah Francis, president and owner of Pansy Homecare Services, LLC. in West Hartford and vice chair of the HCAOA Connecticut Chapter, and Matthew Hallisey, managing principal of Matthew Hallisey Government Affairs, LLC in Glastonbury, and lobbyist and government relations consultant for the Chapter, were featured guests on Face CT this past weekend. WTIC-AM 1080 Morning Drive News Anchor and Integrated Content Manager Morgan Cunningham interviewed the Chapter representatives, who discussed home care for seniors aging in place, public policy related to home care the General Assembly is expected to consider in the session beginning February 7, the role of HCAOA in shaping policy, and the status of the transition of regulation and oversight of the home care industry from the Department of Consumer Protection to the Department of Public Health.

HCAOA Connecticut Chapter Vice Chairman Jonah Francis Talks Home Care on Radio Program

1/10/2024

Jonah Francis, president and owner of Pansy Homecare Services, LLC. in West Hartford and vice chair of the HCAOA Connecticut Chapter, discussed the benefits of home care for seniors aging in place and public policy affecting the industry in a recent interview on WTIC-AM 1080, the state’s flagship radio station.

Connecticut News - Yale to Study Mental Health of Caregivers of Dementia Patients

1/10/2024

The Yale School of Medicine has been awarded $250,000 from the Humana Foundation to study mental health among primary caregivers for people living with dementia. The goals are to determine whether advance care planning positively impacts caregivers and patients and to develop tools to facilitate meaningful communication to make this happen.

Connecticut Transitions to New Medicaid Payroll Vendor

12/20/2023

Beginning in March, a new vendor is scheduled to start as the state’s new fiscal intermediary for operating payroll processing for self-directed personal care attendants and home care workers funded through the Department of Social Services. GT Independence of Michigan was awarded a three-year, $126 million contract to take over for Allied Community Services, a nonprofit based in Enfield.

HCAOA Connecticut Chapter Presented: In-Home Care Safety Webinar

12/6/2023

This week, HCAOA teamed up with the Connecticut Association for Health Care at Home for an important discussion about the safety of home care workers following the recent murder of a home health nurse in a client’s home. Pamela Hunter, Ph.D., CSP, Senior Loss Control Consultant from Workers’ Compensation Trust provided information about workplace safety management and de-escalation training. Safety is such an important issue for all home care providers, so HCAOA is making this valuable session available to all members.

Connecticut Chapter to Discuss Workplace Violence Management Training

11/15/2023

A must-attend webinar for every HCAOA Connecticut member on December 4 at 12:00 p.m. ET where Pamela Hunter, Ph.D., CSP, Senior Loss Consultant at WC Trust, will discuss Workplace Violence: Management Training & Safety Controls followed by Q&A. Gain insights into basic de-escalation techniques vital for diffusing potentially violent situations and ensuring caregiver safety.

Register here.

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