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Georgia: State Redetermining Medicaid Eligibility as COVID PHE Expires

6/15/2022

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​Thousands of Georgians have had continuous Medicaid coverage stemming from the ongoing federal COVID public health emergency (PHE). However, when the PHE expires, states must conduct redeterminations of Medicaid recipients to check their eligibility. Georgia Medicaid recipients will soon receive one or more text messages from the Georgia Department of Human Services asking them to update their account information and communication preferences. The timeline for expiration remains uncertain, but Medicaid recipients are strongly encouraged to review and update their information now.

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Georgia Department of Community Health Seeking Feedback on Waiver Programs – Your Thoughts?

6/8/2022

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The Georgia Department of Community Health is accepting public comments for 30 days on the New Options Waiver (NOW) and the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) to renew both waiver programs. HCAOA will submit comments on behalf of members. Georgia agencies are asked to provide feedback or comments to Eric Reinarman, HCAOA VP, Government Relations at eric@hcaoa.org by this Friday, June 10.
 
NOW is a Medicaid waiver that can be used to enable eligible GA residents with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to receive care at home. The EDWP provides in-home care to eligible frail, elderly, and disabled residents in GA.
 
Click here for additional information on the public notices, the draft waiver applications, and the online webform to submit written comments. 
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Georgia Chapter Meets – Full Day Packed with Useful Information

5/25/2022

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Eddie Grogan, welcomes chapter members to the recent GA Chapter meeting.
​Last week, the Georgia Chapter held its first in-person meeting of the year in Atlanta welcoming nearly 80 members, including sponsors alliantgroup and Viventium, and exhibitors AlayaCare and Algorithmic Intuition 
 
The agenda was built around top issues facing Georgia members including the workforce shortage, state legislative activities impacting home care, including efforts to raise Medicaid rates, license regulation compliance, and a federal update from HCAOA.   
 
Chapter Chair Eddie Grogan, CareMasters, facilitated the day’s meeting and discussed the unprecedented economic climate the home care industry is operating in today. 

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Georgia Chapter Meets Tomorrow in Atlanta

5/18/2022

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​Hurry! You can still register for the GA Chapter meeting tomorrow in Atlanta at the Georgian Terrace Hotel. The full day meeting will be held from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
Melissa Man of myCNAjobs will talk caregiver recruitment and retention, and guest speakers from alliantgroup share details on the Employee Retention Credit. Plus, more:
 
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  • News & Chapter Updates - Eddie Grogan, CareMaster Medical Services, Chapter Chair
  • Federal Update & Policy Priorities - Vicki Hoak, HCAOA CEO
  • Mandates in the Workplace - Ann Mellen and Burton Peebles, Polsinelli Law Firm
  • Leveraging the Employee Retention Credit - alliantgroup
  • Department of Community Health - Michelle Robinson, MHA, Director
  • Caregiver Recruitment and Retention - Melissa Mann, Director of Compliance and Strategic Initiatives, myCNAjobs 
  • State Legislative Advocacy Update - Rusty Paul, HCAOA GA Chapter Lobbyist and Dave Lamb, HCAOA GA Legislative Chair
  • Best Practices Roundtable Discussion - Beth Dow, Kelley McDougall, Ken Stavas, Brad Culp
  • Marketing Your Private Homecare Business - Gary Zermuehlen, Consultant, Coach/Trainer, Simon, Inc.
 
The meeting includes lunch, networking, and time to chat with meeting sponsors and vendors. The cost for members is $75. Register now.
 
Sponsored by:
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Learn Tips to Recruit and Retain Caregivers at GA Chapter Meeting

5/11/2022

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9Guest speaker Maggie Keen, VP of Strategic Initiatives, myCNAjobs.com, will be sharing insight into caregiver recruitment and retention during the Georgia Chapter Meeting May 19, from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at the Georgian Terrace Hotel.
 
This meeting covers all aspects of running a home care agency, from workplace mandates to marketing a private business. Plus, you will hear federal and state legislative updates, and get news from your chapter chair, Eddie Grogan.
 
Here is a look at the agenda and speakers for the day, which also includes lunch, networking, and time to chat with meeting sponsors and vendors.

  • News & Chapter Updates - Eddie Grogan, CareMaster Medical Services, Chapter Chair
  • Federal Update & Policy Priorities - Vicki Hoak, HCAOA CEO
  • Mandates in the Workplace - Ann Mellen and Burton Peebles, Polsinelli Law Firm
  • Leveraging the Employee Retention Credit - alliantgroup
  • Department of Community Health - Michelle Robinson, MHA, Director
  • Caregiver Recruitment and Retention - Maggie Keen, VP, myCNAjobs.com
  • State Legislative Advocacy Update - Rusty Paul, HCAOA GA Chapter Lobbyist and Dave Lamb, HCAOA GA Legislative Chair
  • Best Practices Roundtable Discussion - Beth Dow, Kelley McDougall, Ken Stavas, Brad Culp
  • Marketing Your Private Homecare Business - Gary Zermuehlen, Consultant, Coach/Trainer, Simon, Inc.
 
The cost for members is $75. Register now.

Meeting Sponsors:

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Hot Topics Slated for Georgia Chapter Meeting – May 19

5/4/2022

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In one day, you can learn about all the hot issues facing home care agencies in Georgia.  From how to recruit more caregivers, what Congress is doing that may impact your business and your clients to hearing about current mandates in the workplace – all these issues and much more s will be covered during the upcoming Georgia Chapter meeting on May 19, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Georgian Terrace Hotel.
 
Below is the agenda for the day:
 
  • News & Chapter Updates - Eddie Grogan, CareMaster Medical Services, Chapter Chair
  • Federal Update & Policy Priorities - Vicki Hoak, HCAOA CEO
  • Mandates in the Workplace - Ann Mellen and Burton Peebles, Polsinelli Law Firm
  • Leveraging the Employee Retention Credit - alliantgroup
  • Department of Community Health - Michelle Robinson, MHA, Director
  • Caregiver Recruitment and Retention - Maggie Keen, VP, myCNAjobs.com
  • State Legislative Advocacy Update - Rusty Paul, HCAOA GA Chapter Lobbyist and Dave Lamb, HCAOA GA Legislative Chair
  • Best Practices Roundtable Discussion - Beth Dow, Kelley McDougall, Ken Stavas, Brad Culp
  • Marketing Your Private Homecare Business - Gary Zermuehlen, Consultant, Coach/Trainer, Simon, Inc.
 
The cost is $75 for members and $150 for non-members. Register now.
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Georgia Names New Deputy Commissioner, Family Independence

4/27/2022

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Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Candice L. Broce named Melody DeBussey as the Department’s new Deputy Commissioner for Family Independence, an office comprised of more than 2,500 employees. In this role, she will oversee the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and other self-sufficiency and family support activities. 

"Melody DeBussey is a brilliant public servant with the right policy expertise, fiscal track record, and forward-thinking leadership style to lead the State of Georgia's integrated eligibility system and 2,616-strong workforce,” said Commissioner Broce. “We are honored to welcome her to the Department of Human Services. Go Jackets!"

Before joining DHS, DeBussey served the nonpartisan Georgia Senate Budget and Evaluation Office as Senior Program Analyst and Deputy Director before becoming Director in 2013. She previously held roles in Home Depot’s corporate compliance department and served as a performance auditor with the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts. DeBussey holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from the Georgia Institute of Technology and served on the board of the National Association of Legislative Fiscal Offices. She and her husband, Jack, have one daughter.

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Full Day and Full Agenda at Georgia Chapter Meeting in May

4/27/2022

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Ann Mellen and Burton Peebles of Polsinelli Law Firm will be cover mandates in the workplace, plus our roster of speakers will cover other employment topics like the employee retention credit, and recruitment and retention.

We'll also cover legislative and policy updates, have lunch, and spend time networking. Join us before space fills up for this full day on May 16 at Georgian Terrace Hotel.
 
  • News & Chapter Updates - Eddie Grogan, CareMaster Medical Services, Chapter Chair
  • Federal Update & Policy Priorities - Vicki Hoak, HCAOA CEO
  • Mandates in the Workplace - Ann Mellen and Burton Peebles, Polsinelli Law Firm
  • Leveraging the Employee Retention Credit - alliantgroup
  • Department of Community Health - Michelle Robinson, MHA, Director
  • Caregiver Recruitment and Retention - Maggie Keen, VP, myCNAjobs.com
  • State Legislative Advocacy Update - Rusty Paul, HCAOA GA Chapter Lobbyist and Dave Lamb, HCAOA GA Legislative Chair
  • Best Practices Roundtable Discussion - Beth Dow, Kelley McDougall, Ken Stavas, Brad Culp
  • Marketing Your Private Homecare Business - Gary Zermuehlen, Consultant, Coach/Trainer, Simon, Inc.
 
The cost is $75 for members and $150 for non-members. Register now.
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Full Agenda Now Available for Georgia Chapter Meeting in May – Register Now Before It Fills Up!

4/13/2022

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The full agenda has been confirmed for the HCAOA Georgia Chapter meeting on Thursday, May 19 at the Georgian Terrace Hotel. Register now to reserve your spot at this meeting before it fills up. Here is a look at the agenda and speakers:
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News & Chapter Updates - Eddie Grogan, CareMaster Medical Services, Chapter Chair
Federal Update & Policy Priorities - Vicki Hoak, HCAOA CEO
Mandates in the Workplace - Ann Mellen and Burton Peebles, Polsinelli Law Firm
Leveraging the Employee Retention Credit - alliantgroup
Department of Community Health - Michelle Robinson, MHA, Director
Caregiver Recruitment and Retention - Maggie Keen, VP, myCNAjobs.com
State Legislative Advocacy Update - Rusty Paul, HCAOA GA Chapter Lobbyist and Dave Lamb, HCAOA GA Legislative Chair
Best Practices Roundtable Discussion - Beth Dow, Kelley McDougall, Ken Stavas, Brad Culp
Marketing Your Private Homecare Business - Gary Zermuehlen, Consultant, Coach/Trainer, Simon, Inc.
 
The event is $75 for members and $150 for non-members. Register now.
 
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Full Agenda Now Available for Georgia Chapter Meeting in May – Register Now Before It Fills Up!

4/6/2022

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The full agenda has been confirmed for the HCAOA Georgia Chapter meeting on Thursday, May 19 at the Georgian Terrace Hotel. Register now to reserve your spot at this meeting before it fills up. Here is a look at the agenda and speakers:
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  • ​News & Chapter Updates - Eddie Grogan, CareMaster Medical Services, Chapter Chair
  • Federal Update & Policy Priorities - Vicki Hoak, HCAOA CEO
  • Mandates in the Workplace - Ann Mellen and Burton Peebles, Polsinelli Law Firm
  • Leveraging the Employee Retention Credit - alliantgroup
  • Department of Community Health - Michelle Robinson, MHA, Director
  • Caregiver Recruitment and Retention - Maggie Keen, VP, myCNAjobs.com
  • State Legislative Advocacy Update - Rusty Paul, HCAOA GA Chapter Lobbyist and Dave Lamb, HCAOA GA Legislative Chair
  • Best Practices Roundtable Discussion - Beth Dow, Kelley McDougall, Ken Stavas, Brad Culp​
  • Marketing Your Private Homecare Business - Gary Zermuehlen, Consultant, Coach/Trainer, Simon, Inc.
 
The event is $75 for members and $150 for non-members. Register now.
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Packed Agenda Lined Up for Georgia Chapter Meeting on May 19 in Atlanta

3/23/2022

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​No other state chapter quite packs a meeting agenda quite like the HCAOA Georgia Chapter! Register now for the upcoming full-day, full-agenda meeting on Thursday, May 19 at the Georgian Terrace Hotel. This meeting will feature updates from state regulators, national speakers, and state and federal advocacy leaders. It will fill up, so reserve your spot today!


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Georgia House Approves Medicaid Rate Increase in 2023 Budget, Senate Introduces Bill to Study Rates

3/16/2022

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​Last week, the Georgia House of Representatives approved HB 911, the SFY 2023 Budget. This House-approved budget includes $1,994,623 in state funds ($5,906,494 in total funds) to increase the Medicaid Elderly and Disabled reimbursement rate for all home and community-based providers.  The HCAOA Georgia Chapter had originally submitted an ask for a 3.0% rate increase at a meeting of the House Appropriations Health Subcommittee. Our testimony was one of more than twenty requests for funding above the original Governor’s budget, requests that in total created more than $150 million in additional requests for budget funding.  As a result of these many requests, we were advised to reduce our ask and direct its intent to cover the costs of fingerprinting that was added as a regulatory requirement in 2019.  That change was made, and our ask was resubmitted and eventually included in the budget.

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Two Bills of Interest to Home Care in Georgia Legislature This Week

3/9/2022

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​Two bills of interest to the home care industry are progressing through the Georgia legislature this week:

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Legislative, Regulatory, Operations Updates on Agenda for Georgia Chapter Meeting on March 24

1/26/2022

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​This meeting WILL fill up, so be sure to reserve your spot now to guarantee a seat for the HCAOA Georgia Chapter Meeting on Thursday, March 24 at the Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta. The Georgia Chapter leadership team is still finalizing the agenda, but you can be sure it will include updates from top state legislative leaders, federal information from HCAOA national, regulatory and Medicaid updates from state officials, and resources to help your run your business from national experts.


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Registration Now Open: Save the Date for Georgia Chapter Meeting on March 24

1/19/2022

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Mark your calendar! The HCAOA Georgia Chapter will hold a full-day, action-packed meeting on Thursday, March 24 at the Georgian Terrace Hotel. This event will feature in-person updates from state officials, legislators, and national experts to help you run your business. Register today to reserve your spot! 
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