LeadingAge New York, Tirelessly Working for You
The Home and Community-based Services
(HCBS) breakfast briefing HCBS Update,
provided an update on several key federal and
state issues impacting HCBS. In an effort to
share the latest information with members,
Cheryl Udell briefed attendees on the hot issues
facing members across the state.
On the federal level issues such as the
Medicare Prior Authorization of Home Health
Demonstration, the Medicare’s Home Health
Agency Conditions of Participation that are
under review; the Older American’s Act being
re-signed into law; and another Jimmo v.
Sebelius lawsuit were all discussed. HCBS state
issues that generated much debate included the
new Community First Choice Option (CFCO)
state plan amendment; the modernization of
the N/NORC; and the transition of the two
waivers, NHTD and TBI, into managed care
organizations. Reimbursement concerns
continue to be expressed on wage parity, the
cost of minimum wage to home care and the Fair
Labor Standards Act.
At LeadingAge New York, we are tirelessly
working to represent the best interest of our
members and our next steps include actively
participating with the Department of Health
on implementing the CFCO and transitioning
the NHTD/TBI waivers into managed care.
In addition, we will continue to advocate on
several key issues such as, reimbursement
in a timely manner along with a different
reimbursement methodology, supporting
the modernization of the N/NORC and the
advanced home health aide.
Providing the solutions you need...for the results you want.
‘‘
(We) contracted with ProCare to analyze
our quality measures and care. Within just
a few hours, (the consultant) ‘hit the nail on
the head’ and gave us excellent advice. Our
New York State Quality Score went from
the 5th quintile to the 2nd!”
– Genesee County Nursing Home
Contact Elliott Frost or Michelle Synakowski
Phone: 518.867.8832
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Adviser a publication of LeadingAge New York | Summer 2016