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SDAHO Long-Term Care Weekly Update: April 18, 2025: A Resource for Members

Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to a more complete overview where readers can find more information on topics relevant to their needs.

Updates for this week: April 18, 2025

STATE

  • ASRR Webinar
  • Office of Licensure & Certification Newsletter

SNF

  • Nursing Home Revalidation Deadline Extended to August 1
  • CMS SNF Payment Rule Proposes 2.8% Increase for Fiscal Year 2026
  • SNF Provider Preview Reports Available for Review, Corrections Deadline is May 15
  • NEW Resources on Top Appendix PP Updates.

HOSPICE

  • FY2026 Hospice Wage Index Released with 2.4 Percent Update
  • MedPAC Looks at Access to Hospice for ESRD and Other Patients with Specialty Palliative Needs.

LEADINGAGE

  • National Policy Pulse Call.
  • Register for Next LeadingAge MA Webinar on April 23

OTHER

  • Trump Administration Releases Multiple Opportunities to Comment on Deregulation
  • Draft Budget Request Seeks 33% Cut to HHS
  • Bill to Expand the Use of 529 Savings Plans
  • Historically, States Facing Reduced Federal Medicaid Dollars Cut HCBS

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