Between Feb. 3^rd and March 6, 2020, Census Bureau representatives will be calling nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospice residences to explain the 2020 Census enumeration process, collect certain identifying information about the facility, obtain the facility's preferred enumeration method, and schedule a date and time for the Census Bureau to visit the facility to conduct the enumeration, if necessary.

On Feb. 5^th, CMS released two important notices signaling its approach to rate-setting for MA plans and PACE programs for CY 2021 and 2022 and codifying in regulations various requirements pertaining to plan finances, benefits, quality measurement, and beneficiary rights.

LeadingAge National expresses concern that changes will weaken communities’ obligations to fair housing, lessen resources for affordable housing, and discourage older adults from receiving needed assistance.

The first meeting of the MRT 2 highlighted growth in LTC spending, and an LTC Advisory Group was named. Public hearings began with meetings in New York City last week and Rochester this week.

LeadingAge National summarizes FY21 HUD request, which would eliminate the HOME and CDBG programs and the national Housing Trust Fund; essentially eliminate public housing as we know it today; cut homeless assistance grants; and fail to provide enough funding for voucher renewals in FY21.

Guidance clarifies “how housing providers can comply with the Fair Housing Act when assessing a person’s request to have an animal in housing to provide assistance because of a disability.”