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DOH Updates Health Care Worker Bonus FAQs

The Department of Health (DOH) has added and updated some Health Care Worker Bonus (HWB) Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), which serve as a primary source of guidance for the program. The most recent document is dated Sept. 23 rd and, along with several other changes, adds a new section of questions titled “Payment Issuance.”.

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Health Care Worker Bonus Update

WEBDate: Fri., Aug. 19, 2022. Time: 1 to 2 p.m. LeadingAge NY. LeadingAge NY has also scheduled a webinar, which is free for members, Health Care Worker Bonus Program: …

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State Updates Health Care Worker Bonus Guidance

WEBIf an Employer pays a bonus under the HWB program, and then attempts to take back any portion of the bonus payment from the Employee, the Employee should contact the New …

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Health Care Worker Bonus FAQ Updates Continue

WEBWe continue to seek answers to outstanding questions and will keep members informed of updates. Contact: Darius Kirstein, [email protected], or Diane Darbyshire, …

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DOH Posts Important Health Care Worker Bonus Updates

WEBThe direct link to the updated FAQs is here. The DOH dedicated email address for HWB Program questions is [email protected]. The Department’s HWB Call …

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Health Care Worker Bonus Claim Submission Date Extended; FAQs …

WEBBoth can be reached at 518-867-8383. ------------------. Important Announcement Regarding October 31, 2022 Submission Date. In order to allow appropriate time for all Employers …

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Health Care Worker Bonus Claiming Period Underway

WEBEmployers of workers eligible for the State’s Health Care Worker Bonus (HWB) program should submit claims for the third vesting period through the HWB portal …

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Special HWB Claiming Period Open

WEBA. The HWB Program bonus should be recorded in Box 14 of the W-2. LeadingAge NY Contact: Darius Kirstein, [email protected], 518-867-8841. Share. Tweet. 13 …

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Health Care Worker Bonus Claiming Period Underway

WEBEmployers of workers eligible for the State’s Health Care Worker Bonus (HWB) program should submit claims for the fourth vesting period through the HWB portal by Oct. 31 st. …

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DOH to Create Office of Aging and Long-Term Care

WEBThe Department of Health (DOH) announced a reorganization last week that includes the creation of a new Office of Aging and Long-Term Care (OALTC). OALTC will be charged …

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CMS Shares Home Care and Hospice Resources

WEBCMS Shares Home Care and Hospice Resources. Medicare covers a wide range of health care services that can be provided in the home to treat an illness or injury for …

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Health Care Staffing Emergency Extended

WEBLast week, Governor Hochul extended her declaration of a Statewide Disaster Emergency Due to Healthcare Staffing Shortages through April 30, 2022. Her executive order (EO), …

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Home Health and Hospice Updates

WEBHome Health and Hospice Updates. Educational Modules Available for Hospice. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released two series of …

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Statewide Grant Funding Opportunity to Increase Training …

WEBStatewide Grant Funding Opportunity to Increase Training Capacity in Health Care Facilities. On March 3, 2023, the Department of Health (DOH) announced …

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Home Care Wage Parity Update

WEBHome Care Wage Parity Update. The Department of Health (DOH) released a Dear Administrator Letter (DAL) on the Quality Incentive/Vital Access Provider Pool (QIVAPP) …

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In-Service Requirements for Aides

WEBIn-service requirements: State and federal in-service education mandates include 12 hours per year for home health aides (HHAs) and 6 hours per year for personal care aides …

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DOH Office of Aging and Long-Term Care Leadership Team …

WEBDOH Office of Aging and Long-Term Care Leadership Team Announced. On Nov. 15 th, Department of Health (DOH) Office of Aging and Long-Term Care (OALTC) …

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State Outlines Plans for Medicaid Beneficiary Recertification; HHS

WEBState Outlines Plans for Medicaid Beneficiary Recertification; HHS Discusses PHE Unwind. After almost three years of Medicaid continuous coverage requirements, the December …

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Learn about adult day health care

WEBAdult day health care (ADHC) is a community-based long-term care program that provides comprehensive health care services in a congregate day setting. Registrant needs are …

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DOH Posts CHHA, Personal Care, and CDPAS Medicaid …

WEBThe Dep artment of Health (DOH) has posted Medicaid reimbursement rates for Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHAs) (Episodic and Pediatric), Personal Care Services …

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Home Health Patient Survey Star Ratings

WEBHome Health Patient Survey Star Ratings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a Special Open Door Forum (SODF) about a new set of star …

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Medicare Card Mailing

WEBMedicare Card Mailing. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues the process of replacing Social Security Number (SSN)- based Health Insurance Claim …

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