Reminder for all adult long-term care waiver service providers: The January 1, 2026 Medicaid enrollment deadline is approaching, and providers must complete their enrollment through the ForwardHealth Portal to avoid payment disruptions.
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CMS has issued new guidance addressing state survey and reimbursement procedures following the recent federal government shutdown, and AHCA/NCAL has shared key highlights now available for providers.
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Several members have reported inaccuracies in CMS’s Care Compare data, prompting concerns that misclassified surveys may be affecting Health Inspection Ratings. We encourage members to review their reports for accuracy.
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We’d like to make sure you’re aware of recent leadership transitions within the Wisconsin Bureau of Nursing Home Resident Care, as two familiar leaders step into new roles.
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With viral respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses expected to rise during the winter months, DHS is urging long-term care and other health care facilities to take proactive steps to prevent and manage outbreaks.
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DHS has released its annual update to private pay nursing home reimbursement rates, which play an important role in determining divestment penalty periods and eligibility calculations for certain Medicaid programs.
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The Division of Quality Assurance is launching a new Provider Portal to simplify and centralize key regulatory processes for providers, with assisted living centers among the first to transition.
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To better serve residents and families across Wisconsin, WHCA/WiCAL is now offering
Resident Rights and
Future Medical Decisions booklets in Spanish.
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