AHCA/NCAL Advocacy App

If you haven’t already heard about it, then we wanted to alert you to a great app that allows you to keep abreast of AHCA advocacy efforts.  Among other things, it provides important talking points, issue briefs and features that allow you to take action.  It will be useful not only to you, but serves as a great way for providers to weigh in.  You can get the app by clicking on the appropriate black box below.

 

Download our advocacy app!

   

VOR Corner

VOR is a national nonprofit organization advocating for high quality care and human rights for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). VOR empowers its members to make and protect quality of life choices for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Founded in 1983, VOR is a national 501(c)(3) organization governed by a volunteer board of directors and funded solely by dues and donations.  VOR represents primarily individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families/guardians.  VOR advocates that the final determination of what is appropriate depends on the unique abilities and needs of the individual and desires of the family and guardians.  More information about VOR can be found here.

VOR's 2018 Annual Meeting and Legislative Initiative will take place from June 9 - 13, at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. The Annual Meeting (June 9-10) will include State of the State Reports, presentation of new officers and Board members, and reports from the President and Excutive Director. Speakers to be announced. The Legislative Agenda (June 10 - 13) will include protecting Medicaid among other issues.  For more information, contact info@vor.net or call us toll-free at 877-399-4867.

Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA)

As the premier resource for practicing I/DD nurses, DDNA is committed to providing quality education programs that include cutting edge content with practical application.  For more information about the DDNA or to become a member, visit their website at: DDNA.org.



We’ve Got You Covered! AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions Website

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) now offers a variety of comprehensive insurance programs to meet your business needs. Backed by the strength of our membership, AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions programs are designed with exclusive member savings and discounts for both the fully-insured or self-insured members.

The program offers health insurance options, group and voluntary benefit packages, an aggressive Stop-Loss insurance program as well as cloud based HR platforms that will help members achieve savings and greater efficiencies on HR services within your company, while also tracking and reporting on key Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.  For more information, please contact AHCA’s Dave Kyllo at dkyllo@AHCA.org and visit the AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions website.  

AHCA’s State of the States Clearinghouse

AHCA members have access to key Medicaid and Medicare information through the State of the States Clearinghouse.  The AHCA State of the States Clearinghouse is a one stop shop for key Medicaid and Medicare information impacting the long term care profession.

This resource provides valuable data, including:

• Overview of the demographic landscape;
• State-specific nursing center occupancy and ownership breakouts; 
• Certificate of Need requirements for nursing centers and state licensure requirements; 
• State data on the cost of care for long term services and supports;  
• State data on the total number of Medicare enrollees; 
• Data on state Medicare Advantage plan enrollees and comparisons to the national average; 
• State and national Medicaid expenditure data;
• State Medicaid rates, costs and shortfalls;
• And other significant state-specific data related to payment structure, managed long term services and home and community based services coverage.

AHCA will continue to provide the most up-to-date information through the Clearinghouse and share new data/resources as they become available.  Also be sure to visit the AHCA Medicaid Page to learn more about the program and to access additional AHCA members-only Medicaid resources.

Articles and Resources of Interest

• Few Parents Plan For Future Of Children With Disabilities, Study Finds – disabilityscoop.com
• Despite No Link With Autism, Vaccine Rates Lag For Kids With ASD – disabilityscoop.com
• Brain Stimulation May Benefit Kids With Cerebral Palsy, Study Finds – disabilityscoop.com
• Make Your Community Vibrant with Music from Mood Media – longtermcareleader.com
• Do You Know About the Emergency Preparedness Program Plan That Crosswalks to CMS’ Guidelines? – longtermcareleader.com
• Providing Culturally Competent Care: Meeting the LTSS Needs of Dually Eligible Beneficiaries – resourcesforintegratedcare.com
• 2018 National Skilled Nursing Care Week Planning Guide & Product Catalog Now Available! – longtermcareleader.com

Legislative and Agency Corner

• Federal Report Calls For Alternatives To Guardianship – disabilityscoop.com
• DeVos Defends Move To Delay Special Ed Rule – disabilityscoop.com
• Financial Independence: Directing the Management of One’s Social Security Benefits – ssa-disabilityideas.ideascale.com
• AHCA Statement on MedPAC Report to Congress – ahcancal.org
• AHCA Statement on Senate Budget Proposal – ahcancal.org
• AHCA Responds to Human Rights Watch Report – ahcancal.org
• New NIH consortium award to enhance clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias – nih.gov
• Updated OIG Work Plan – longtermcareleader.com
• ID/DD Providers Meet in Washington, Head to Capitol Hill – longtermcareleader.com