DOH has published the CY 2018 Medicaid hospice residence and non-residence rates, the initial 2018 Medicaid fee-for-service rates for consumer directed/personal care programs outside of New York City, and the initial 2018 Medicaid fee-for-service rates for CHHAs serving pediatric patients.

Plan details OMIG’s intended areas of review in home health, long term care services, and Medicaid managed care.

Rule was effective July 1, 2016, but CMS delayed the time frame for compliance for two years to allow for state planning and implementation.

Nursing homes, home care agencies, hospices, and ALP home care agencies must submit report.

Survey is designed to assist the Long Term Care Planning Council in preparing for the “emerging needs of New York State’s growing aging population”; deadline for completion is June 18^th.

HHS reminds hospice providers of specific ways they can improve reporting on election statements.