As the House and Senate move toward finalizing the FY 2020 HUD appropriations bill, urge your representatives to retain the House’s $140 million for new Section 202 homes.

Medicaid providers are required to complete OMIG certifications by year’s end, while Medicare providers must be aware that claims containing old Medicare card numbers will be rejected starting Jan. 1^st.

CHHAs are urged to establish access to iQIES by Dec. 23, 2019.

Nursing homes should expect Universal Settlement payments mid-month, prepare for January roster submissions, and closely track retroactive Medicaid payment adjustments.

DOH reviews preliminary 2019 results with the Nursing Home Quality Initiative Workgroup and outlines potential changes for 2020.

Going “off lag” can help Medicaid providers experiencing cash flow issues.