The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a May 12 launch date for the new Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, which offers two types of discounts […]
News Topic: COVID
Draft House Bill: $2.5 Billion for New Section 202 Homes
The House Financial Services Committee considered 17 bills as part of its hearing on housing infrastructure legislation on April 14, including a draft bill that […]
Medicare Sequester Suspension Continued Through End of 2021
On April 14, President Biden signed the Medicare sequester suspension bill. This legislation continues the suspension of the 2% Medicare reimbursement cuts (the “sequester”) through […]
HHS Take Stronger Stance on PRF Recoupment and Accountability
While the FAQs have always said that there would be some sort of reconciliation process at the end, the updated FAQs set a different tone […]
CDC Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Adult Day Centers, Participants
On March 31, CDC issued guidance for adult day services centers operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance is designed specifically for adult day administrators, […]
Vaccine Insights: Interview with Dr. Sara Oliver
Dr. Sara Oliver, Lead for the COVID-19 Vaccines ACIP Work Group, joined the LeadingAge Coronavirus Update Call on March 24, 2021. She responded to questions from […]
FCC Broadband Benefit Program; Spotlight on Bulk Internet Contracts
On March 22, staff from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) new Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program joined LeadingAge’s Housing Advisory Group call to discuss how […]
New HUD Guides on Rights & Responsibilities, Tenant Finances
On March 22, HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing released new tools for residents and owners. HUD has a new guide for tenants and owners, “Rights […]
House Votes to Suspend Medicare Sequester and PAYGO Cuts
On March 19, the House passed bipartisan legislation (H.R. 1868) that would prevent reimbursement rate cuts for Medicare providers, including several types of aging services […]
CDC “Fully Vaccinated” Recommendations and Affordable Housing
Housing providers are eager to understand what CDC’s March 8, Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People mean to them. The March 8 interim […]