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Bill Tracker (updated 4/3/23)

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2023 Chapter Meetings

August 8
Chapter Update (Virtual)
Details & Registration

November 15
Chapter Update (Virtual)
Details & Registration  

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COVID Vaccine Requirement

DSHS Provider Declaration Letter (9/7/21)
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FAQs: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (Proclamation 21-14.1) for health care providers, workers and settings (9/7/21)

Important Clarifications on Governor's Vaccine Mandate (8/30/21)

WA Chapter Seeks Clarification on COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Home Care (8/17/21)

FAQs on Vaccination Requirement (8/16/21)

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement - Proclamation by Governor (8/9/21)​

Chapter Leadership

Sharla Bode, Chair
Tim Cooke, Vice-Chair
Jeff Wiberg, National Liaison
Andy Niska, Membership Chair
John Bright, Legislative Chair 
Jennifer Schuman, Co-Secretary
Paul Sivesind, Co-Secretary

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Resources

WA Cares Fund: Employer Update (12/30/21)

Governor's Budget Potential Impacts on In-Home Services (12/16/21)

COVID-19 Resources (HCAOA members only)

Washington State Department of Health Resources for In-Home Care Providers

Washington State Local Health Departments and Districts

COVID-19 Guidance for Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice Agencies - Washington Department of Health
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Long-term Care Workforce Development Final Report (June 2021)
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Department of Social and Health Services TB Testing for Long-Term Care Workers (12/11/20)

Emergency Rule Filing for Home Care Aide Certification

Resources for WAHCA Firms to Protect Against Unemployment Fraud (5/26/2020)

Washington DOH Home Care Aides Update (4/16/2020)
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Genworth Cost of Care Survey - Washington

​AARP Long-Term Services & Supports State Scorecard

Chapter Activities

Long-Term Care Advocates Letter to Legislature Seeking Extension of COVID-19 Add-Ons (10/27/21)

Chapter Letter to State Medicaid Director re: FMAP Increase for HCBS (6/17/21)

Protect & Prevent – It starts at home! (4/14/2020)

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