The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law: What Long Term Care Employers Need to Know June 11, 2019 Mass Senior Care Office, Waltham 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am) Program Description: Implementation of the new Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) is proceeding right on schedule. On July 1, 2019, Massachusetts employers of all sizes will be required to start withholding contributions for the Trust Fund from which the benefits will be paid

MassHealth Appeals from A to Z June 20, 2019 Mass Senior Care Office, Waltham 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am) Program Description: The MassHealth application process is fraught with avoidable pitfalls, which can lead to the improper denial of benefits. The issuance of a denial notice doesn’t have to mean that MassHealth benefits are lost forever. This half-day seminar is tailored to guide Administrators, Executive Directors, and Business Office Staff through the MassHealth appeals process, from

REGISTRATION REOPENED ICD-10 Diagnosis Coding Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities: Know the Code for Reimbursement Success REPEAT PROGRAM Monday, August 19, 2019 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am) Hilton Garden Inn, Waltham Seminar Description: With the implementation of PDPM slated for October 1, 2019, ICD-10 coding will be of paramount importance. Reimbursement will depend on diagnosis and conditions reported in the MDS. Take action now to avoid unrealized revenue due to ineffective coding. Diagnoses, specifically ICD-10

Understanding the State and Federal Laws Related to Fraud & Abuse in Nursing Homes Tuesday, June 18, 2019 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am) Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Westborough, MA Seminar Description: Massachusetts Senior Care Association and our members are dedicated to providing the highest level of care and protection to every resident. Strong facility policies on preventing abuse, mistreatment and neglect of nursing home residents, along with a vigilant attitude, can be the best defense

Please join hundreds of us at the State House for Mass Senior Care's Advocacy Day on Tuesday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. Advocacy Day is one of the Association's most important events of the year, when we show the collective strength of the nursing facility community. Please promote the State House Advocacy Day within your community and let Mass Senior Care know how you plan to participate. At 10:00 a.m., we will kick off with a rally at the Grand