AHCA/NCAL Dues to Increase – HCAM Will Offset
Our national affiliate, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Board of Governors voted in October to increase AHCA/NCAL dues by 3%...Read More
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Michigan Legislature Adjourns for 2025 with Several Bills Poised to Impact LTC
The Michigan Legislature concluded the 2025 calendar year on December 18, with plans to reconvene in January 2026 for the remainder of the legislative term....Read More
CMS Releases Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule (CMS-4212-P), outlining several changes to modernize the...Read More
CMS Updates Medicare Appeals AIC Threshold Amounts for CY26
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a notice announcing the annual adjustment in the amount in controversy (AIC) threshold amounts for Administrative...Read More
File Transfer Service Will Be Unavailable for Two Hours on December 28
Due to scheduled maintenance, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services File Transfer Service (FTS) server (mifts1.state.mi.us) will be unavailable December 28, 2025, from...Read More
MDHHS Revamps Nursing Facility Touchpoint Meetings for 2026 (SNF)
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Long Term Operations team is launching a new monthly series as part of the Nursing Facility...Read More
BCBS and BCN MA Plans to Use Wellsky for Prior Authorizations in 2026 (SNF)
For dates of service or after January 5, 2026, WellSky will manage prior authorizations and continued stays for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBS)...Read More
CMS Delays SNF Validation Process (SNF)
The Skilled Nursing Facility Data Validation Process was set to begin fall 2025 but has been delayed as a result of the federal government shutdown....Read More
CMS Updates iQIES Resources (SNF)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated frequently ask questions (FAQs) related to the iQIES survey and certification system for nursing facilities....Read More
Windows 11 Requirement for CMSNet QIES (SNF)
Reminder: As of November 15, 2025, nursing facility providers must have Windows 11 installed on computers to access CMS systems. This requirement follows Microsoft’s end...Read More
Homes for the Aged Administrative Rule Changes
The Homes for the Aged (HFA) ruleset continues to move through the rule promulgation process. On December 12, 2025, the new ruleset was sent to...Read More