New deadline for Medicaid/CHIP funding is Aug. 28^th; second chance to apply for General Distribution funds.

Rule codifies existing requirements on face coverings, non-essential gatherings, employer practices, and penalties.

CMS approval of the waiver amendment is needed to implement the new activities of daily living eligibility requirements imposed under the 2020-21 State Budget and to allow new dually eligible Medicare Advantage beneficiaries to remain enrolled in their mainstream Medicaid managed care plan.

Batch disenrollment of long-stay nursing home residents from partially capitated MLTC plans effective Aug. 1^st.

Discussion topics include PBJ, SNF PPS rule.

The rule that establishes Medicare Part A rates for nursing homes and updates quality payment policies contains only minor changes this year.

Issuance includes examples of hospice election statements/addenda.

Providers have until Aug. 20, 2020 to review their performance data.