A joint report by the Public and Affordable Housing and Research Corporation and the National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2021 Picture of Preservation, provides a […]
News Topic: COVID
HUD Weighs in on Visitation Policies
Many affordable senior housing communities have implemented visitation restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. On October 8, 2021, HUD announced an agreement to resolve resident complaints against […]
New OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard: Vaccination and Testing for 100 or More Employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a much-anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), OSHA ETS – Vaccination and Testing, regarding vaccine mandates or weekly testing […]
How the New HHS and OSHA Rules Apply to Assisted Living, Adult Day, and other HCBS Providers
How do the CMS and OSHA rules apply to assisted living, adult day, and other HCBS providers? We’ve heard this question from several members today. […]
CMS Releases Vaccine Mandate Rule for All Certified Settings
On November 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released CMS-3415-IFC mandating COVID-19 vaccination for all staff in CMS-certified settings. The requirement applies […]
Vaccine Mandate Interim Final Rules: Initial Information
CMS Interim Final Rule TIMING: The CMS policy requires providers to ensure all eligible staff get at least one dose prior to providing care or […]
HUD Posts COVID-19 Supplemental Payments Request Form
HUD has posted the COVID-19 Supplemental Payment (CSP) request form; owners can now submit payment requests for expenses incurred between March 27, 2020 through October 31, […]
Historic Workforce Allocations, Immigration Provisions in Latest Build Back Better Act
The updated version of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, sent to the House Rules Committee on November 3, maintains most of bill’s previous […]
Immigration Policy in Build Back Better Act
At least $100 billion of the Build Back Better Act, reported by the House Committee on the Budget on October 28, 2021, would help restore […]
$500 Million CDC Initiative Will Support Nursing Home and LTC Providers
The Hartford Foundation and CDC leaders hosted a call November 2 outlining details on the $500 million “nursing home strike team” program, highlighting that the primary […]