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On May 12, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) released the ‘‘Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act’’, the HEROES Act, as part of the continuing legislative effort to address the coronavirus pandemic. The Act contains new programs for nursing homes, some of which include elements of proposals from LeadingAge, and addresses other healthcare-specific issues. Next step is a vote in the House of Representatives, which will set the stage for negotiations with the Senate and the Administration.

So what’s new for nursing homes?

Hargan indicated that the next round of relief payments will be going to Indian Health Services facilities and SNFs in COVID-19 hotspots, which is an item LeadingAge requested in a recent letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar. When asked about relief payments for Medicaid providers, he added, “we are working on it.

The OAA is the nation’s law focused on supporting the independence, dignity and well-being of older adults. Since 1965, the OAA has supported programs that improve the lives of seniors – particularly those who are low-income. Services supported by the OAA include congregate and home delivered meals, specialized transportation services, employment and volunteer programs, adult day care, senior centers and Long-Term Care ombudsman activities.

On March 6, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (PL 116-123), appropriating $8.3 billion in emergency funds to “prevent, prepare and respond to Coronavirus. In addition, the bill relaxes some telehealth requirements, intending to expand the use of and reimbursement for telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries.

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