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December 23, 2014

December 23, 2014

Agreement Reached on Universal Settlement

The agreement is subject to ratification by nursing homes, and the State is seeking to have responses from all facilities by Jan. 9, 2015. Associations are collaborating on an educational teleconference for all nursing homes tentatively scheduled for Mon., Dec. 29. Please watch your e-mail for details.

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December 23, 2014

Breaking News on Home Care Worker Overtime Rule
Federal judge overturns Department of Labor regulations that would have extended federal overtime and minimum wage pay to home health care workers.
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December 23, 2014

DOH Announces Initial QIVAPP Awards

DOH releases details on the initial $35M round of QIVAPP funding to managed care plans, along with critical year-end plan reporting deadlines.

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December 23, 2014

Nursing Home Managed Care Transition Delayed to Feb. 1, 2015
DOH revises the effective date for the nursing home mandatory managed care transition to Feb. 1, 2015 after receiving verbal assuarance of approval from the federal government.
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December 23, 2014

LeadingAge NY Releases 2015 Public Policy Agenda

The LeadingAge NY Board of Directors approved the association's agenda, which outlines all services lines' key priorities for the upcoming year.

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December 23, 2014

Congress Reduces Funding for HUD Section 202 in FY 2015 Budget
Funding for service coordinator grants also reduced.
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December 23, 2014

Reminder: FIDA to Begin in January
The phase-in of FIDA enrollments in the downstate region set to begin next month.
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December 23, 2014

CMS Issues S&C Letter Clarifying Spouse and Related Terms
Clarification issued for terms implicating spousal relationship in regulations for Medicare and Medicaid providers.
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December 23, 2014

Fall ACF/AL Regional Meetings Come to an End
Thank you to our hosts and Department of Health regional representatives!
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December 23, 2014

DSRIP Weekly Update-Dec. 22, 2014

Good news on VAP Exception, and LeadingAge NY gives providers and DOH ideas for reform.

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