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Registration is closed for this webinar.

On Monday, May 11, 2026, RCPA will be hosting a virtual H.R. 1 Medicaid Summit for all members, non-members, and stakeholders from 9:00 am – 10:00 am. This virtual summit will explore the role of providers, advocates, and stakeholders in the process of ensuring access and care for vulnerable Pennsylvanias. Panelists will include:

  • Hoa Pham, Deputy Secretary, Office of Income Maintenance, Department of Human Services;
  • Peter Delia, JD, Federal Policy & Advocacy Strategist, National Council for Mental Wellbeing;
  • Dr. Matthew Hurford, President and CEO, Community Care Behavioral Health;
  • Leesa Allen, CEO and Medicaid Consultant, Leesa Allen Consulting LLC; and
  • Dr. Richard S. Edley, President and CEO, RCPA.

As part of the event, we will have a Q&A segment. If you have any questions you would like to ask during the Q&A segment, or if you have any general questions regarding the virtual summit, please forward them to RCPA Behavioral Health Policy Associate Emma Sharp.

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Source: Becker’s Hospital Review
By: Alan Condon and Andrew Cass

CMS is requiring all 50 states to audit Medicaid providers and submit detailed plans to the agency by May 23, with hospital leaders eager to understand both the scope and the limits of what’s being asked.

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, sent a letter April 23 to all state Medicaid directors directing them to develop and submit a comprehensive two-year provider revalidation strategy [read full article].

View JDSUPRA’s article on the same topic here.

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About the Conference Sessions
The behavioral health needs of Community HealthChoices members require comprehensive and innovative approaches. Join the Community Care Behavioral Health Organization for updates from leaders in behavioral health strategies and interventions. The virtual institute will focus on the following themes:

  • Lifestyle modifications to improve health and decrease cognitive decline;
  • Relationship between chronic medical conditions and mental health; and
  • How grief shows up across the lifespan.

Attendance is free of charge and includes continuing education credits. We encourage behavioral health and long-term care providers, administrators, primary contractors, county partners, members, families, and other interested professionals to attend [view flyer for details and to register].

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Title: PA ABLE Savings Program Webinar
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 / 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Register Here

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL), is offering a webinar on the PA Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Program. A PA ABLE savings account gives individuals with qualified disabilities (eligible individuals) and their families and friends a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining important benefits. The state and federal tax-free investment options are offered to encourage eligible individuals and their families to save private funds to support health, independence, and quality of life.

Some of the topics that will be discussed include eligibility requirements for opening a PA ABLE account, federal and state tax benefits of PA ABLE, and how a PA ABLE account interacts with current benefits. Information on the recent age eligibility expansion will be discussed.

OLTL service coordinators, direct service providers, Community HealthChoices managed care organization staff, and any individuals who work in employment supports are strongly encouraged to participate in this webinar, as it will help them understand the PA ABLE Program and how it can benefit the OLTL participants they serve.

Please register for the PA ABLE Savings Program webinar, presented by Diana Fishlock, Outreach Specialist for PA ABLE with the Pennsylvania Department of Treasury. This webinar is scheduled for May 20, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. You can register using this registration link.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • If you require accommodations to participate in this webinar, please contact us via email.
  • If you have questions regarding this email, please contact Randy Loss, OLTL.

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At midnight on May 1, 2026, the Department of Human Services will open applications for the first opportunity to receive Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. $25M of grants will be awarded, with a $1M maximum per qualified hospital, healthcare provider, and rural health facility for equipment, supplies, renovations, or structural improvements.

Key Details:

  • Application Dates: May, 1 2026 – June 1, 2026, or until the authorized funding cap has been met, whichever is sooner.
  • Total Available Funding: $25 million
  • Payment Amounts: $10,000 – $1,000,000
  • Qualified Entities: Hospitals, healthcare providers, or rural health facilities within specific regions

To receive an RHTP payment, qualified entities must complete and submit the eligibility certification. The payment must stabilize or enhance rural health care access, promote rural well-being, and fall under one of the six initiatives in the Department’s federally approved RHTP application:

  • Aging and Access;
  • Behavioral Health;
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Transportation;
  • Maternal Health;
  • Technology and Infrastructure; or
  • Workforce

Please note, this RHTP payment is an initial opportunity. If you do not qualify for this RHTP payment and want to apply for funding for other purposes, a future opportunity may be a better fit.

See the PA Bulletin announcement here. Please contact RCPA COO Jim Sharp with any questions.

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ADvancing States, in partnership with the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities and the National Association of Medicaid Directors, is excited to share a new infographic on the purpose, value, and impact of Medicaid HCBS. This resource includes an overview of key services, facts, and figures on HCBS utilization and spending, and trends and growth through rebalancing efforts. ADvancing States encourages members to use and share this infographic as a foundation for conversations about Medicaid HCBS. Use this link to view and download the infographic.

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