Must-Attend Connecticut Chapter Meeting Next Week

Next Wednesday, April 20, the HCAOA Connecticut Chapter will meet in-person to discuss issues that impact agencies in YOUR state.
 
You need to attend the in-person meeting so hear about:

• A bill being considered would prohibit home care agencies in Connecticut from including non-solicitation clauses in their contracts with caregivers - this means there would be no penalty if a client directly hires your agency’s home care aide
• OSHA reopened the ETS protecting healthcare workers from COVID exposure - what does this mean for home care?
• FDA recommended a second COVID booster for people 50+ - what does this mean for employers or another potential mandate?

 
The agenda includes updates from:

• Sami Asaad, FordHarrison, will discuss labor and employment laws affecting home care in Connecticut and will share what HCA owners need to know about new and relevant laws such as paid family and medical leave, non-compete agreements, wage, and hour compliance, including new wage range notification, and recreational marijuana.
• Eric Reinarman, Esq., HCAOA VP, Government Relations, will discuss HCAOA's policy priorities at the national level, and will share updates on advocacy efforts in other states, as well as work HCAOA has been doing on behalf of Connecticut. 
• Matthew Hallisey, Chapter Lobbyist, will provide an update on the 2022 legislative session of the Connecticut General Assembly and the status of public policy affecting HCAs.
• Marlene Chickerella, DSS Medicaid Committee Chair, will update attendees on the work of the committee and its efforts to seek increased reimbursement for home care services. 

 
Register now to attend on Wednesday, April 20 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel. The cost is $40 for members and $80 for non-members.