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The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has issued guidance for Health Care Service Firms (HCSFs) regarding the upcoming September 2026 registration renewal cycle.
An effort to fix outdated audit rules for New Jersey home care providers just reached the finish line.
Legislation to modernize financial reporting and audit requirements for New Jersey home care agencies has passed the state legislature with unanimous, bipartisan support and now awaits Gov. Mikie Sherrill's signature.
The New Jersey Legislature continues to move forward with legislation that would make several significant updates to the State’s regulatory framework governing health care service firms, including many private duty home care agencies operating in New Jersey.
According to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, all Health Care Service Firm (HCSF) registrations will now expire on September 30, 2026, instead of June 30. Additionally, renewal applications must be submitted before October 1 each year, along with any required financial reports, statements, or audits that are required to be submitted as a condition of renewal. HCSFs that have already renewed their registration for 2026-27 will be automatically extended to September 30, 2027, and will be issued a registration with the new expiration date. The division intends to amend N.J.A.C. 13:45B-13.5 to effectuate this change.
The next Home Care Legislative Caucus Meeting, a bipartisan collaboration on issues related to home health care services, will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, February 11:
 The raise is required to occur due to indexing language written into the New Jersey Constitution that ensures the statewide minimum wage keeps pace with inflation.
But that’s not the case in many other states. Budget and finance writer John Reitmeyer reports. Read more here Minimum wage inches up New Jersey Human Services, in partnership with seven state agencies, announced the release of the New Jersey Direct Care Workforce Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to support, grow, and stabilize the workforce that provides essential care to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and residents with behavioral health needs.
The New Jersey Department of Labor has released proposed regulations for the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights (DWBR), and the comment period is now open. We strongly urge all NJ members to review these proposed rules carefully and submit comments before the deadline.
 More than 50 home care agency owners and employees participated in the HCAOA New Jersey Chapter Conference this week. Attendees heard educational presentations, had various opportunities to meet and talk with vendors supporting the home care industry, and enjoyed time for networking and information-sharing with colleagues.
The New Jersey Legislature has formed a Home Care Caucus to collaborate with a bipartisan representation of members from both chambers on issues related to home health care services. HCAOA encourages all members in the state to participate in the next virtual meeting of the Caucus on Tuesday, September 24 at 11:00 a.m. Click here to register. Speakers at the meeting will include caucus Legislative Co-Chairs Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25), Senator Gordon Johnson (D-37), Assemblywoman Nancy F. Muñoz (R-21), and Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy (D-7).
 The final proposed rules for New Jersey financial reporting requirement law were released on May 20 (click here to read a summary of the law on pages 1-5, the proposed law begins on page 6). New Jersey HCAOA members are encouraged to review the rules thoroughly and consult with their CPA or accounting firm to be sure that they fully understand the requirements and that they obtain a potential quote for their services to complete the required report, which is to be filed with your annual health care service firm renewal beginning next year.
 Last week, more than 80 members of the HCAOA New Jersey Chapter gathered for the Chapter Conference to discuss federal home care issues, including the Medicaid 80/20 provision, and state issues, such as information from HCSF Audits and Investigations.
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