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On July 14, the National MLTSS Health Plan Association submitted comments on the “Preserving Medicaid Funding for Vulnerable Population – Closing a Health Care-Related Tax Loophole” proposed rule. Per the Association:

This rule proposes to refine how CMS evaluates whether a health care-related tax is considered “generally redistributive.”

In our comments, we noted that we appreciate CMS’ efforts to strengthen the oversight and quality of Medicaid programs but raised concerns about the timelines and administrative burden on states, as well as the potential impact on individuals receiving long term-services and supports (LTSS).

The recommendations included:

  • Extending the transition period to three years for all states.
  • Providing clear implementation guidance and technical assistance to states.
  • Postponing finalization of the rule until further research and data analysis on provider-related taxes and impacts are conducted.

Read the full letter here.

In Pennsylvania, this rule would impact participants’ funding of approximately $1B in federal matching funds for HealthChoices, Community HealthChoices, and Behavioral HealthChoices. No immediate action is required. If you have any questions, contact Fady Sahhar.

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The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has announced the webinar Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): A Transdisciplinary Approach to Inpatient Rehabilitation, which is scheduled for July 24, 2025, at 3:00 pm.

During this live webinar, a team from the Sheltering Arms Institute will share the inner workings of their transdisciplinary system of care. As it becomes more important than ever for clinicians to work as a transdisciplinary team to provide the best care for patients, the close coordination of care between therapy, nursing, medical staff, psychology, and case management is necessary in order to make the greatest impact.

The live webinar has a fee of $50.00. Those interested can register here.

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From Risk to Reward: Strengthening Your Hiring Process
Free RCPA Members-Only Webinar

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Register Here

In this session, we will review how introducing value-based tools early in the hiring process has shown to reduce an employer’s risk for turnover, safety incidents, counterproductive employee behavior, and workers compensation claims. We will review recent case studies showing the measurable impact of this process.

Presenter: Mark Walker, MBA, Managing Partner, Safer Hire LLC

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Identify a value-based hiring process;
  • Describe how this hiring process can reduce risk of turnover; and
  • Describe how the hiring process can reduce risk of safety & claims.

Certificates of attendance are available to RCPA members who attend this webinar; anyone interested in a certificate should contact Cathy Barrick. To apply for CEs, you will need to register for the RCPA Annual Conference Strive to Thrive and indicate you attended the webinar in your CE packet, which will be made available on the mobile app.

Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for details, or visit the RCPA Conference website for information on workshops, sponsors, exhibitors, and more!

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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 OLTL will discuss 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.

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 scheduled for July 23, 2025, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 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 send them electronically.

If you have questions regarding this email, please contact Randy Loss at OLTL.

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The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Subcommittee meeting was recently held on July 2, 2025. During the meeting, a number of presentations were given. In addition to the presentations, the agenda and a document that provided follow-up information from the June 4, 2025, LTSS Subcommittee meeting were provided.

Members should take time to review the PowerPoint presentations from the meeting below:

The next LTSS Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2025. The meeting will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Forest Room at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, which is located at 400 North Street in Harrisburg, PA.

The option to participate virtually is also available. If attending virtually, please register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The option to call in is also available by dialing: (631) 992-3221; Access code: 625-783-611#.

Remote captioning and streaming services will be provided. If you require these services, please visit this remote captioning and streaming link.

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The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) is sharing the message below from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA):

As part of Aging Our Way, PA, PDA is conducting an evaluation of the PA Link to inform the design of a strategic plan. The goal is to improve and redesign the program to better serve older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. The entire project was informed by extensive stakeholder engagement, including consultation of an advisory committee.

Please use the Public Comment Form to review the DRAFT Evaluation Report and DRAFT Recommendation report. You will then be able to upload your comments.

The public comment period will close on Monday, July 28, 2025, and all comments will be considered in the creation of the final strategic plan to refresh the PA Link.

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In a strategic move to tackle persistent healthcare workforce shortages, the Shapiro Administration has announced that Pennsylvania will officially implement the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact) and the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) starting July 7, 2025.

These compacts will allow licensed practical nurses (LPN), registered nurses (RN), and physical therapists (PT) who reside in Pennsylvania to obtain multi-state privileges, enabling them to practice across state lines in any member state. This expansion of licensure flexibility is expected to bolster provider mobility, support faster deployment of qualified professionals, and relieve staffing gaps, especially in underserved and rural communities.

By reducing regulatory barriers and enabling a more fluid workforce, these licensure compacts provide a critical tool for healthcare systems facing staffing crises, travel demands, and surging patient needs. It also opens new opportunities for Pennsylvania clinicians to access broader job markets without the need for duplicative licensure.

For healthcare providers and employers seeking relief from workforce shortages, the PT Compact and NLC represent a step toward a more agile and responsive healthcare system.

To learn more, visit the PT Compact website or the NLC information page. To read the full announcement from the Shapiro Administration, visit here.

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Hearing All Perspectives: The Development of a Multi-State, Multi-Diagnosis Youth Advisory Council
Free RCPA Members-Only Webinar

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register Here

This presentation will discuss the formation of a novel and innovative version of a standard Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This particular YAC adds a twist to the traditional means of involving youth by creating a council combining voices of individuals served who have two very different diagnoses: those with an emotional/behavioral disorder (EBD) and those with an autism/intellectual disability (ASD/IDD). Spanning across three states, this internal YAC has been established to hear the voices of and to teach leadership principles and skills to those who are receiving the services offered by Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health.

Presenters:

  • Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM, National Director of Family Engagement, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
  • Judy Starr, JD, Deputy General Counsel, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Describe the value of constituents’ voices from services and programs provided, regardless of individual communication type, cognitive ability, or diagnosis;
  • Discuss how to engage leadership and staff to support and sponsor a youth/constituent advisory council; and
  • List some “lessons from the journey” with do’s and don’ts when developing a youth advisory council.

Certificates of attendance are available to RCPA members who attend this webinar; anyone interested in a certificate should contact Cathy Barrick. To apply for CEs, you will need to register for the RCPA Annual Conference Strive to Thrive and indicate you attended the webinar in your CE packet, which will be made available on the mobile app.

Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for details, or visit the RCPA Conference website for information on workshops, sponsors, exhibitors, and more!

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