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December 2, 2025

December 2, 2025

CMS Provides Guidance on Processing Medicare Claims Impacted During Government Shutdown

Providers of Medicare Telehealth and Hospital Care at Home should be able to submit or resubmit claims that were held or returned during the shutdown.

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December 2, 2025

Moving Forward Coalition Seeks Nursing Homes to Pilot New Care Planning Tool

The Moving Forward Coalition is seeking nursing homes to pilot a newly developed person-centered planning toolkit and training. The Coalition is working with Kansas State University to launch the toolkit in selected facilities.

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December 2, 2025

Medicare ACCESS Model Seeks to Expand Technology-Supported Care

The new model seeks to expand access to technology-supported care for chronic conditions through an outcome-based payment arrangement. Applications are due April 1st

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December 2, 2025

DOH Issues Medicaid Coverage Memos for Power Wheelchairs

The memos describe Medicaid coverage and billing of preventative maintenance for power wheelchairs and repairs of backup power wheelchairs.

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December 2, 2025

DOH Webinar for ACF and AL Providers Regarding Surveillance

Webinar will take place on Dec. 9th at 12 p.m.; registration is required.

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December 2, 2025

State Publishes SSI Benefit Chart for 2026 Including Rates for ACFs

Chart incorporates federal cost-of-living adjustment to federal portion of benefit and Personal Needs Allowance.

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December 2, 2025

New Person-Centered Training Opportunities in December

Sessions include care planning and person-centered care for people experiencing dementia and persons in crisis.

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December 2, 2025

Home Care Minimum Wage Increases Jan. 1, 2026

Wages increase by $0.55 per hour for home care aides upstate and downstate.

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December 2, 2025

2026 Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment Rule Finalized

The final rule resulted in an 80% reduction in cuts compared to the proposed rule.

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December 2, 2025

CMS Waives Telehealth Site Requirements Under TEAM Model

CMS will waive geographic and originating site requirements for patients receiving telehealth services in TEAM episodes starting on or after Jan. 1, 2026.

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