The Administration for Community Living is pleased to announce the first meetings of the advisory councils established by the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act and the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (SGRG) Act. Both meetings will be held on August 28 - 29 at the Holiday Inn—Washington Capitol, located at 550 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024.  The meetings will be open to the public (registration required) and will be live streamed.

Section 12006(a) of the 21st Century Cures Act mandates that states implement Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for all Medicaid personal care services and home health services that require an in-home visit by a provider.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is working with the Administration for Community Living through the National Quality Forum (NQF) to address quality measurement in person-centered planning. 

Webinar replay and slides available for July 8 NCAPP

In the U.S., more than 34 million family caregivers provide physical, emotional, and financial support for someone age 50 or older. It is a demanding role that can take a toll on a caregiver’s health and well-being. Support services like respite care, counseling, training, and support groups can improve well-being and the ability to manage caregiving responsibilities. These services are most effective when they meet the cultural and linguistic preferences of family caregivers.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is working with the Administration for Community Living through the National Quality Forum (NQF) to address quality measurement in person-centered planning. 

Register for the webinar on Monday, August 12, at 3 - 4:30 pm ET.

ACL, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)

The HCBS Business Acumen Center presents a webinar on Wednesday, J

A large part of the United States will be experiencing extreme heat conditions (high heat and humidity with the temperatures above 90 degrees for several days) in the coming days and weeks.  Take steps to prepare and stay safe. Extreme heat can be dangerous for all, but especially for older adults and people with chronic conditions. Here are some tips for coping with extreme heat from Ready.gov.