For most providers serving rural patients, PRF funds are available.

Karen Lipson highlighted the failure of the State's proposed and emergency regulations to recognize the staffing crisis in long term care.

The regulations were published for comments due Jan. 16^th. LeadingAge NY is seeking member feedback on the regulations.

Although the process has been delayed due to programming issues, DOH intends to provide similar timeframes as in prior years for nursing homes to review their 2022 capital preview rates once they are available.

Discussion featured updates on disenrollment, HCBS self-assessments for SADC, and eFMAP directed payments to LHCSAs.

Funding will be funneled through MLTC plans to largest LHCSAs.

ACF residents will see increase in SSI rate with 5.9 percent cost of living adjustment.

DOH provides resources on fire protection systems maintenance, regulatory proposal notice, and Q&A document on ACF Mental Health Evaluation Form.