The second of two hearings on long-term care and the pandemic focused on the COVID-19 response in nursing homes.

Members should see payment adjustments reflecting both the January and April initial rates in Medicaid payment cycle 2243, with a check release date of Sept. 2^nd.

Certain member facilities are reminded of their responsibilities to assist.

Updated LeadingAge NY memo addresses coverage and payment in various settings.

Changes could result in major cut to Part B therapy reimbursement.

New rules to require annual assessments of health care workers instead of annual TB tests.

Applications for the pilot program are due Aug. 12^th.

Outage originally scheduled for Aug. 8^th to 9^th.