​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. 

HCAOA Members,
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We are pleased to introduce the five new seats, three corporate and two independent, on the 2026 Board of Directors.
The board is here to support you and work together to improve the home care industry across the country.
Thank you for your participation and support in the election this year!

The State of Home Care Hiring: Hiring Trends in Q3 of 2025
Home-care providers launch Hawaii-chapter
Inside the Home Care Association of America with Kristen Wheeler: Advocacy, AI & Workforce Insights
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If you have not already done so, please take a moment now to vote for five candidates running for the HCAOA Board of Directors - three (3) corporate representatives and two (2) independent representatives. Click here to learn about the candidates and read their responses to our Board questionnaire.
 
Note: An asterisk (*) next to a candidate's name on the ballot denotes that she/he is an incumbent.
 
The deadline to vote is Friday, October 31, 2025.

​Always Best Care Senior Services Launches Studio City Location with Local Social Worker at the Helm
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Nicole Roscioli named Visiting Angels Caregiver of the Month
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HCAOA is seeking nominations the 2026 Board of Directors. We have 5 open seats available:

• Three (3) corporate seats
  
• Two (2) independent seats​

Interested candidates are asked to complete the form below and submit all necessary information and documents by the close of business on Friday, October 3, 2025. ​

HCAOA is excited to welcome Kristen Wheeler as the new Senior Director, Membership Strategy & Industry Partnerships. With more than two decades of experience in the private pay home care sector, Kristen brings a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing home care providers today. She joins HCAOA with a clear mission: to strengthen the value of membership, foster strategic relationships across the industry, and ensure that every member agency feels connected, supported, and informed.

Premieres June 24 on PBS  

Caregiving, a documentary created with executive producer Bradley Cooper highlighting the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America, will premiere on June 24 on PBS and on the PBS YouTube Channel. Caregiving is now available to stream on PBS.org and the PBS app. Award-winning actress Uzo Aduba serves as the film’s narrator, bringing her own experience as a caregiver for her mother to the project.

What’s Really Hurting Your Home Care Hiring?

Associate member Safro Staffing is offering a free consult to review current openings and provide guidance on hiring best practices based on what’s working for agencies. Email [email protected] or call 800-716-2884 and confirm you are a member of HCAOA. 

As a proud HCAOA member, TeamUp Remote Talent Staffing is revolutionizing how home care agencies handle their scheduling operations. Our plug-and-play scheduling assistants arrive fully trained in AxisCare and WellSky (ClearCare), enabling seamless integration with your existing systems from day one. With a proven track record of eliminating scheduler burnout and maintaining a remarkable 97.3% client retention rate, TeamUp delivers what matters most: reliable, efficient scheduling that never sleeps.

E.I. & Company is now 24/7 Solutions to reflect the full range of support, knowledge, and experience their team of experts in home care can bring to the table for clients