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Surviving & Thriving in the Evolving Reimbursement Landscape – Join us on Wednesday, January 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Village on the Green in Longwood,for this informative workshop. Experts from both the public and private sectors will discuss updates and solutions in the evolving reimbursement. Read More
2014 Joint Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities – The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA), along with LeadingAge Florida and the Agency for Health Care Administration, bring you a one-day joint training opportunity to highlight major areas of change and provide supportive information to take back to your community for training and education. Read More
2014 Joint Training for Assisted Living Facilities – The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) along with LeadingAge Florida, the Florida Assisted Living Association and the Agency for Health Care Administration, bring you this one-day joint training to highlight major areas of change and provide supportive information to take back to your community for training and education. Read More
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January 17, 2014
In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The LeadingAge Florida office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Read More
CMS Proposed Rule for Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers – This proposed rule would establish national emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid participating providers and suppliers. Read More
Deceased Tenant Report Unavailable for Some Multifamily EIV Users – The EIV IT team has advised us of an issue that is preventing approximately 2,455 MF EIV users with an HSC role or an HSU role from obtaining a complete Deceased Tenant Report. Read More
Global 30-day Extension for 12/31/13 Submissions – The Office of Housing has authorized a global 30-day extension to all owners with fiscal years ended 12/31/13. Read More
Housing Notice H2013-23 – Housing Notice H2013-23 was issued on August 8, 2013. This notice allows profit-motivated and limited distribution owners that receive less than $500,000 in federal financial assistance to submit owner-certified financial statements instead of audited financial statements. Read More
FASSUB System Release on December 6, 2013 – The Real Estate Assessment Center implemented a new release of the FASSUB system on December 6th.
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Section 236 Mortgage Maturity: HUD Recommendations and Reminders in Support of Preservation – If you own/operate a Section 236 property, following is a message from HUD that may offer some useful resources and reminders for you as mortgage maturation approaches and/or you decide to pursue some preservation options. Read More
FY2014 Income Limits Released – HUD has released its FY2014 Median Family Income estimates and FY2014 Income Limits. Read More
Social Security Field Office Service Changes – To meet increasing service demands despite shrinking budgets, Social Security has invested in technological innovations offering more convenient, cost-effective and secure options for the public. Read More
Call to Action: Contact Your Congressional Representatives – You may have received an alert from LeadingAge President and CEO Larry Minnix urging you to contact Congress about adequate funding for senior housing and supportive services with a call to action. Read More
LeadingAge Florida Continues Efforts on ALF Reform – As reported last week, ALF Reform legislation is making its way through the Senate. CS/SB 248 is a priority of Sen. Eleanor Sobel (D-Hollywood), Chair of the Senate Children, Family and Elders Committee. The House companion, HB 573 by Rep. Larry Ahern (R-St. Petersburg) has emerged and has been assigned to several House committees. It is very similar to the Senate bill. Read More
CMS Releases HCBS Fact Sheet and Final Rule – Last week, CMS released a final rule which establishes requirements for the qualities of settings that are eligible for reimbursement for the Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) provided under sections 1915(c), 1915(i) and 1915 (k) of the Medicaid statute.
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We’ve Got Questions, You’ve Got Answers. Help Us Make the Legislative Conference Work for You – The 2014 Legislative & Regulatory Conference will be April 1-2 in Tallahassee. To help ensure that the conference is a success, we want to hear from you. Read More
2014 Legislative Delegation Meetings Continue This Month – We encourage you to attend your respective delegation meetings. Read More
Nursing Home Reimbursement Update – The January 1, 2014 Medicaid rates for nursing homes have been finalized and will be posted shortly on the AHCA website. Read More
Nursing Home CON Legislation Passes First Hurdle in Both Houses – This week, HB 287 by Rep. Frank Artiles (R-Miami), relating to nursing home certificate of need (CON), was debated and unanimously adopted by the House Health Innovation Subcommittee Committee. The Senate companion, SB 268 by Sen. Denise Grimsley (R-Sebring), passed its first hurdle also last week in Senate Health Policy Committee. Read More
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January 2014
29 – Surviving & Thriving in the Evolving Reimbursement Landscape, Village on the Green, Longwood
February 2014
4 – Joint Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Orlando
5 – Joint Training for Assisted Living Facilities, Orlando
6 – Joint Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Tampa
7 – Joint Training for Assisted Living Facilities, Tampa
24 – Joint Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Davie/Ft. Lauderdale
25 – Joint Training for Assisted Living Facilities, Davie/Ft. Lauderdale
27 – Joint Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Tallahassee
28 – Joint Training for Assisted Living Facilities, Tallahassee
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Advertisement in 2014 Membership Directory is Now Open
2014 Sponsorship Program Opportunities are Now Available
HarborChase Independent Living Community to Open at Villages Crossing – HaborChase at Villages Crossing recently announced that its doors will be open mid-January.
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