Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

Members are encouraged to submit comments to DOH by July 7, 2022. Members are also invited to share their feedback with LeadingAge NY for inclusion in the association's comments.

Training slides, notes now available.

Members are reminded that the CDC issued guidance on Feb. 2, 2022 recommending quarantine and testing of all new nursing home admissions and those who have left the facility for over 24 hours.

DOH advised LeadingAge NY that any facility that wishes to continue using a Paid Feeding Assistant Program would need to implement the required 15 hours of training. In addition, any facility that was allowed to have a Paid Feeding Assistant Program under the federal waiver should send a letter to the Department, as explained on page 5 of the DOH curriculum manual.

Members should register for the June 16^th webinar; DOH has stated that they will not be recording the presentation.

Agencies should note that existing DOH-approved PCA Training Programs and applicants who have already submitted applications are not required to submit a new application.

The meeting covered the expected timing and elements of premium revisions, including revisions to SFY 2022-23 rates based on the home care worker minimum wage increase, independent assessor implementation, and updated risk scores.