Our 69th Annual Conference theme is Together… Join our community of aging professionals as we come together around our common goal – expanding the possibilities for Washington seniors. Let’s make progress together by exchanging ideas and experiences with colleagues, while exploring bold new approaches. Let’s continue working together – innovating, serving, and elevating our field. Together, we can! More Pat… Read More
Press Release – DSHS: Office of Communications OLYMPIA – The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has awarded nearly $1.5 million in grants that will improve the lives of nursing home residents and provide the staff that serve them with access to additional training. The grants are funded by the Centers for Medicare &… Read More
This rule looks to limit provider taxes levied by states on Medicaid providers that are used to maximize federal matching funds (sometimes called FMAP). Washington uses the Safety Net Assessment (SNA) in this way. Some states currently use provider taxes that are higher for high Medicaid facilities and lower for low Medicaid facilities. The intent… Read More
