Long-Term Care Leaders Warn of Crisis If Immigration Orders Proceed
Long-term care providers appeal to HHS to stop immigration policies that could deport thousands of essential immigrant caregivers, risking severe staffing shortages.
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CMS Moves to Rein In Medicaid Spending on Programs Not Directly Tied to Healthcare Services
CMS announced it will stop approving Medicaid matching funds for state programs not directly linked to healthcare, aiming to preserve the integrity of the Medicaid partnership.
Pennsylvania Reduces IDD Emergency Waiting List, Expands Home and Community-Based Services
The Shapiro Administration cut Pennsylvania’s IDD emergency waiting list by 19% and enrolled 3,000+ individuals in services, supported by major budget investments in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Illinois Awards $12 Billion in D-SNP Contracts to Four Health Plans
Illinois has awarded $12 billion in contracts to four health plans as it transitions to a fully integrated D-SNP model for dual-eligible beneficiaries beginning in 2026.
Staffing Shortages Remain the Biggest Challenge for Home-Based Care Industry
A recent survey highlights staffing shortages as the biggest challenge for home-based care providers, while most companies plan to focus on organic growth in 2025.
Florida Launches Medicaid Pilot Program for IDD Services in Managed Care
Florida’s Medicaid program has introduced a pilot initiative transitioning waiver services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to managed care in two regions.
Proposed Congressional Budget Cuts Could Impact Millions on Medicaid
Congressional budget cuts could put Medicaid coverage at risk for millions, with experts cautioning that states may struggle to compensate for reduced federal funding.
New York Expands CDPAP With Partnership for 11 Independent Living Centers
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced 11 new partners joining the state’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) to enhance home care services.
Florida Implements Changes to Medicaid Managed Care System
Florida’s Medicaid managed care system has undergone major changes, including new contracts and a reduced number of service regions, affecting millions of residents.
California Enacts Law Mandating Oversight of AI in Medical Necessity Decisions
California requires licensed healthcare professionals to oversee AI medical necessity decisions under a new law aimed at protecting patient care and fairness.