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Breaking: CMS Releases NH Staffing Rule & HCBS Access Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final staffing mandate rule for America's nursing homes late this afternoon. Within the same hour, CMS also released a sweeping rule for home- and community-based services, dubbed the "HCBS Access Rule." LeadingAge Ohio and national staff are reviewing the rule and will provide information for members during Monday's Advocacy in Action call at 10:00am.


WHAT: Review of New Staffing Mandate Rule for Nursing Homes

WHEN: Monday, April 22, 10AM

WHERE: LeadingAge Ohio Learning Center


In the meantime, members may access the rules and the supporting documents below:

  • Staffing Mandate Rule
  • HCBS Access Rule

For the most up-to-date information on the staffing mandate, follow LeadingAge's members-only information page here. 

For registration questions, email Molly Homan at mhoman@leadingageohio.org. Questions regarding the staffing rule should be directed to Susan Wallace at swallace@leadingageohio.org