CMS Open Door Forum scheduled for tomorrow, May 15^th; Downstate LHCSA wage parity certifications due June 1^st.

Counties proposed for increase include Allegany, Clinton, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, and St. Lawrence.

Public Health and Health Planning Council hears views as state moves toward establishing a need process for authorizing Licensed Home Care Services Agencies.

Providers should review potential liability for wage and hour claims, as noncompliance issues have been remanded to lower courts.

Memo offers FAQs to clarify expedited Medicaid eligibility requirements for Personal Care and CDPAS.

State's highest court affirms compensation of live-in aides for 13 hours of work, provided they have sufficient sleep and meal time.

We encourage members to review the draft protocols and let us know if you have concerns or questions for OMIG by Fri., March 15^th, so we can provide comment.

A decision is expected around April 1^st.