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E-News Update

Your Link to Long Term Care News in Massachusetts

September 17, 2020

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Nursing Facility Rate Reform Package Released by Baker Administration and EOHHS

Last Thursday, the Baker Administration and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) released the Nursing Facility Accountability and Supports Package 2.0 which includes up to $142 million for quality nursing home care, covering (1) a new integrated rate structure for the Rate Year 2021 rate and beyond, and (2) targeted COVID-19 Supplemental Funding.  The EOHHS proposal builds upon prior Accountability and Supports programs designed to promote and ensure high quality nursing home care.

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   E-News Updates

Reminder: EOHHS Final Financial Report Template is Live - Filing Due on September 30th

The Final Filing webform for the Nursing Facility COVID-19 Supplemental Payment is online and available for filing. The site may be accessed at: http://www.uenter.org/NF. The Final Financial Report must be filed by September 30th to account for the manner in which the MassHealth COVID-19 Supplemental Initial Payment for the Up to 50% Program was spent, which provided up to $130 million. EOHHS will consider the entire amount of the Final Payment unspent if the facility fails to submit the final report timely and it will recoup all funds.

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Reminder: Register Now for Next Week’s Webinars

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Mass Senior Care Association is transitioning to virtual education sessions and is pleased to offer programming on three relevant topics during the month of September.

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Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes Releases Final Report and Recommendation

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Healthcentric Advisors QIO Provider Support to Nursing Homes for NHSN

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Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Update – September 2020

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Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Associate Members - September 2020

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Mass Senior Care is pleased to welcome new members to our Association. Our Associate Members have demonstrated their commitment to the senior care provider community by joining Mass Senior Care and participating as exhibitors and sponsors for events and educational conferences. Mass Senior Care members are encouraged to contact Associate Members when they are in need of long term care products and services.

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In This Issue

  • Nursing Facility Rate Reform Package Released by Baker Administration and EOHHS
  • Reminder: EOHHS Final Financial Report Template is Live - Filing Due on September 30th
  • Reminder: Register Now for Next Week’s Webinars
  • Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes Releases Final Report and Recommendation
  • Healthcentric Advisors QIO Provider Support to Nursing Homes for NHSN
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Update – September 2020
  • Mass Senior Care Welcomes New Associate Members - September 2020

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