NFPs Engaging in the Political Process

For more information on how NFPs can engage in the political process, please review this webinar and handout from Wiley Rein, LLP.  Both documents will give members of 501(c) 3 tax exempt organizations an overview of what they can and cannot do in regards to lobbying and political activity. 

U.S. Congressional Calendars

As you are planning your visits with members of Congress and their staff in Washington, D.C., or in your district, the Congressional calendars will be of assistance to you.  The U.S. House of Representatives calendar for the 115^th Congress, second session, can be found here.  The U.S. Senate schedule for 2018 can be found here​.

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!

   

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.

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

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) 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.  

Articles and Resources of Interest

• Spotlight Profiles: Read How Maine Veterans Home - Machias and Sunrise of Gurnee Earned Gold – longtermcareleader.com
• Here’s Where to Learn How Your Rehospitalization Rates Will Affect Your SNF Medicare Part A Payments in 2018 and Beyond – longtermcareleader.com
• Rehospitalization Rates Will Determine SNF Reimbursement for the Next Decade. Smarter RNs Lower Rehospitalization Rates! – longtermcareleader.com
• Consider This Affordable Solution for Frontline Staff Who Can’t Afford Your Health Plan – longtermcareleader.com
• Specialized Training is an Effective Tool for Retaining Qualified Workers – longtermcareleader.com
• Be Survey Ready: Create an Emergency Preparedness Program Plan That Crosswalks to CMS’ Guidelines – longtermcareleader.com
• Secure Your Umbrella License with the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation – longtermcareleader.com
• Ideas to Strengthen Your Recruitment Program – longtermcareleader.com
• Delivering the Distinct Feeling of Fall with Mood Media – longtermcareleader.com

Legislative and Agency Corner

• OSHA Launches Program Targeting High Injury and Illness Rates – longtermcareleader.com
• Updated List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) Database File – longtermcareleader.com
• CMS Issues User-Friendly Booklet Summarizing Items and Services Not Covered by Medicare – longtermcareleader.com
• 2018 National Veterans Day Information – va.gov
• New Legislation Hopes to Improve Health Outcomes for ID/DD Population – providermagazine.com
• States Cite Hurdles To Providing Community-Based Services – disabilityscoop.com