The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries’ Employment Standards Program is preparing for changes in the Minimum Wage Act, spurred by the passage of the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5793 (ESSB 5793). ESSB 5793, effective Jan. 1, 2025, grants workers the ability to use paid sick leave when their child's school or place of care closes due to a declared emergency and broadens the definition of family member for eligibility purposes.

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.

The HCAOA Chapter Conferences are underway, but it's not too late to add a sponsorship to your marketing mix. Sponsorship offers a chance to showcase your business to key stakeholders in the home care industry.

HCAOA exhibit space assignments are right around the corner and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference in Bellevue, WA. Don't miss out on securing the prime spot in the Exhibit Hall that maximizes your exposure to your new and existing clients. 

Starting June 6, 2024, Washington state healthcare providers must provide certification of a serious health condition to any patient who requests such certification within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the request. The certification is required for a patient to qualify for Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefits.

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.

Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed several workplace protection bills, including the Employee Free Choice Act (SB 5778), making Washington the sixth state to bar employers from disciplining or terminating employees who decline to attend "captive audience" meetings, often used to undermine union activities. Another notable bill (HB 1905) expands pay equity investigations by allowing the Department of Labor & Industries to probe discrimination claims based on age, race, disability, and other protected classes, previously limited to gender-based claims. Inslee also approved SB 5793, which enhances the state's paid sick leave law, broadening its scope to include caring for non-traditional family members such as roommates and close relationships and enabling paid sick leave if a child’s school or daycare is closed due to emergency declarations made by local, state, or federal government.

Are you on the fence about submitting a breakout session proposal for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference? Don’t give it another thought; submit your proposal today! HCAOA wants to hear from you, and so do your colleagues.

The clock is ticking…just THREE DAYS until the deadline to submit a speaking proposal for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference this October in Seattle.

Great news for the home care and home health industries in Washington! The final state operating budget was recently released, and HCAOA’s budget proviso requests were all included. Private duty nursing and home health Medicaid rates both saw increases. See below for more details.

Are you interested in increasing your business's exposure? Become a sponsor at one of HCAOA's in-person state conferences.

Are you ready to make a lasting impression at the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference in Bellevue, WA, October 28 - 29? Look no further than the Lounge Sponsorship opportunity, designed to elevate your brand visibility like never before.

We are excited to invite home care providers, vendors, and other contributors to share your expertise and insights as a breakout session speaker at the upcoming 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference in Seattle, WA, October 28 – 29. This conference serves as a premier platform to showcase your knowledge and contribute to the advancement of the home care industry.