Updated Wage Parity Forms
On March 1st, the Department of Health (DOH) posted updated Home Care Wage Parity certification forms reflecting the correct year, 2017. DOH has requested that home care providers and managed care plans use the newer 2017 certification forms if they haven’t submitted their certification forms as of yet. To access the updated forms, click here.
As a reminder, Public Health Law § 3614-c, Home Care Worker Wage Parity requires on an annual basis that Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHAs), Long Term Home Health Care Programs (LTHHCPs), and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) provide DOH written certification that all services provided are in full compliance with the terms of the Home Care Worker Wage Parity Law. The revised certification forms are for the time period of March 1, 2017 to Feb. 28, 2018, and they need to be sent to HCWorkerParity@health.ny.gov.
For organizations that elect to contract with Licensed Home Care Services Agencies (LHCSAs) or other third parties, the CHHA, LTHHCP, or MCO must obtain a written certification that attests that the contracted entity is in compliance with this provision. This is done on a quarterly basis, and this form covers the time period of March 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017. LHCSAs under contract with a CHHA, LTHHCP, or MCO need to send the form to them, not to DOH.
All providers must maintain records of compliance for at least 10 years, and such records are to be made available to DOH upon request.
Contact: Cheryl Udell, cudell@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8871