HCBS Report, May 2008
Read about the latest action on the Medicaid Moratium legislation, new information relating to Medicare and Medicaid, information on the 1915 (i) Waiver, a marketing tool to help Adult Day providers, informational reports on Home Health, Hospice, and Aging in Place, News from the States on HCBS, information on AAHSA insurance programs now available to HCBS providers, and information on funding and grant opportunities.

HCBS Report, April 2008
Read about the introduction of our housing bill, information on the 2009 budget relating to HCBS issues, Medicare and Medicaid news, information on home health services, a report that details the growth of Hospice, a lengthy section on news from the states, information on exciting new AAHSA resources, and a new section listing funding/grant opportunties.

HCBS Report, March 2008
Read about proposed Medicare and Administration on Aging spending cuts, the Targeted Case Management Interim Final Rule, Medicare Health Support Program, Legislation introduced to increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, Adult Day Services funding challenges, News from the States on HCBS, and information on health policy grants, caregiver training initiatives, end of life care information by the NIA, and home health quality improvement best practices.

HCBS Report, February 2008
Read about the new Medicare legislation, standards for self–directed Personal Assistance Care, possibility of Medicaid cuts, the House E & C Committee hearing on HCBS, the Targeted Case Management Interim Final Rule, the increase demand for Adult Day Services, Report on P.A.C.E. and End of Life Care, growing communities to "age in place", News from the States on HCBS, and information on the Home Health PPS, Special Needs Plans and Quality First.

HCBS Report, January 2008
Read about how the new Medicare bill impacts HCBS, the funding for Older American's Act Programs in the Omnibus bill, a clarification on the billing of targeted case management under Medicaid, MedPac's recommendations on Special Needs Plans, a new Medicare Risk Reduction Demonstration, Eight new pilot programs funded by the VA to assist caregivers, updates on Technology and HCBS, billing information on the new HH PPS, news relating to HCBS in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York and new resources for you to use.

HCBS Report, December 2007
Read about the funding of Older Amkerican's Act programs, the Medicare bill that could freeze 2008 Home Health payments, the new Spousal impoverishment Standards for 2008, Medicare Part D enrollment, the Iowa Adult Day Services research study, a new bill introduced to combat the "case mix creep", a new study that shows that hospice saves Medicare dollars, an article on barriers to developing NORCs, AoA's new website on Elder Abuse, a Quality First guide to customer satisfaction and training programs for the new dietary guidelines for Title III programs.

HCBS Report, November 2007
Read an update on the recipients of 2007 Real Choice Systems Change Grant Awards; Caregiver Assistance and Relief Effort Act of 2007; New Study shows telehealth improves quality and patient satisfaction; N.Y.S. Office for the Aging gives Grants for Social Model Adult Day Programs; November is National Family Caregiver Month; Chronic Diseases cost U.S. more than $1 trillion annually; New Report Spotlights 10 Creative Programs to Prevent Falls; and Discover the Power of Strength-Based Leadership on Our Next Audio Conference.

HCBS Report, October 2007
Read an update on the Medicare/Medicaid provisions being considered by the Congress; the Part D Reassignment of Medicare beneficiaries receiving LIS; funding for the Older American's Act programs; Safety for Seniors Act; clarification on self -directed programs; the Senate Finance Committee hearing on HCBS; home health payment rates for 2008; final rule for hospice wage index; end of life care in an adult day health setting, and innovative chronic care demonstration plans

HCBS Report, August 2007
Read about legislation that would establish a national insurance to provide cash benefits to adults who become functionally impaired; A new study on the impact of Alzheimer's on caregiver, legislation on background checks for employees caring for older people; Home Health Survey on staffing; HHS campaign to fight home health fraud, CMS Medical Home Demonstration; two new grants from the AoA; Consumer Guide for Adult Day Services; and the introduction of the Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007.

HCBS Report, July 2007
Read about fiscal 2008 funding, employee background check legislation, the Supreme Court's decision on overtime pay, end–of–life issues, favorable research findings on adult day services, the latest on technology, and news from the states.

HCBS Report, May 31, 2007
Read about the 2008 Medicare payment update, proposed refinements in the Medicare prospective payment system, new Money Follows the Person grant awards, home- and community-based services in AoA's strategic plan, the latest news on hospice, transportation, and the aging services workforce.

HCBS Report, May 1, 2007
AAHS request for Increase in funding for Older American's Act programs, AAHSA launches legislative priorities, Supreme Court hears Home-care case, Concerns on Medicare waiting period, Iowa adds HCBS to state plan, Changes in Durable Medical Equipment rule, N.J. to fund online guide to Adult Day Services, Funds available to provide Alzheimer's respite, research on expanding HCBS and more.

HCBS Report, April 1, 2007
CAST Bill Returns to Capital Hill, Fact sheet outlines broader role for Medicare, Information on providing hospice services in nursing homes, quality initiatives for Hospice providers, the Community Choice Act enhances home and community-based services and more.

HCBS Report, March 1, 2007
President’s 2008 proposed Budget cuts for HCBS, Grants available for Caregiving, New demonstration for Hospice providers, Pennsylvania grants available for senior centers and more.

HCBS Report, January 2007
Grants to states for home and community based services, CMS's new Home Health Quality Campaign, enactment of the Lifespan Respite Care Act, HHS report on adult day services, tips for adult day service start-ups, and more.