February 5, 2025

Join Us in Celebrating Careers in Aging! (SNF/AL)

Once again, HCAM will spotlight individuals who have chosen a career in long-term care – join us in celebrating Careers in Aging Month this March! The...
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Member Update and Call to Action - Earned Sick Time Act and Minimum Wage (SNF/AL)

Update: The Michigan Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee held a hearing today, February 5, to consider two bills that aim to fix the problematic Earned Sick...
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Unemployment Insurance Reform Signed into Law (SNF/AL)

Senate Bill 40, now Public Act 173 of 2024, was signed by Governor Whitmer on December 30. The law makes two significant changes to Michigan’s...
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Michigan Certificate of Need Commission Updates Bed Need (SNF)

The Michigan Certificate of Need (CON) Commission approved updating the Nursing Home/HLTCU bed need numbers during their meeting on January 23. The bed need methodology...
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The 2025 HCAM PAC is Underway! (SNF/AL)

To help us continue to build strong relationships with legislators and policymakers, it is essential that you participate in the political process and support our...
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Medicare Only Dual Certification – Applications Due February 17 (SNF)

As HCAM previously shared, the state FY 2025 budget directed the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to update Medicaid Policy by easing...
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Last Chance: Please Complete HCAM’s 2024 Wage Survey (SNF)

To help members with your workforce strategies, HCAM tracks staff wage compensation, which also enables us to advocate on your behalf with legislators, state administrators...
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CMS Releases Proposed 2026 MA Payment Policy Updates (SNF)

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Advance Notice for Medicare Advantage and Part D that, when...
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CMS Updates 2025 Part B Payment Amounts for Vaccines (SNF)

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the updated Part B payment amounts for calendar year 2025 preventive vaccine administration. This includes COVID-19,...
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Release of Updated Five-Star Ratings on Care Compare is Delayed (SNF)

The January 2025 release of updated Five-Star Ratings on Care Compare was scheduled for January 29; however, it has been delayed. It is not known...
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MDHHS Opens Enrollment for Recurring COVID-19 Testing Supply Allocation (SNF)

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding long-term care facilities that open enrollment for recurring testing supply allocation runs this week...
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CDC and NIPF Open Office Hours (SNF/AL)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with the National Infection Prevention Forum (NIPF) will host monthly Open Office Hours on February 18,...
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New Surveyor Guidance Action Briefings (SNF)

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) developed training resources to help you prepare for the changes outlined in the Revised Long-Term Care (LTC) Surveyor Guidance...
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