The annual payment update proposes a 1.3 percent increase but seeks to recalibrate payments to address an unintended payment increase of 5 percent in 2020 due to the shift to the PDPM methodology.

Members are encouraged to contribute feedback; comments to CMS are due June 7^th.

Comments to CMS on the policy change are due May 9^th.

Brief monthly Managed Care Policy and Planning meeting features enrollment update, questions and answers.

Document follows up on various questions from providers, including onboarding and timing of TB testing and COVID-19 vaccination.

Acknowledgement and Consent for Fingerprinting and Disclosure of Criminal History Record Information form is updated.

New FAQ and list of participating internet service providers by state posted; upcoming webinar on new benefit announced.

LeadingAge is partnering with major national employers to connect displaced workers from fields such as dining, retail, and hospitality with available jobs in aging services.