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$1,000,000/Month and I-1029 Still Not Delayed

With another state budget forecast due out this week predicted to blow more holes in the state budget deficit, the state legislature still has not officially delayed Initiative 1029, even at a price tag of $1,000,000 per month[ READ MORE ]

Regulations Proposed for Elder Care Referral Agencies

The elder care referral industry in Washington State could be facing regulation for the first time. HB 1494, a bill up for consideration in the legislature, would, among other provisions, require referral agencies to give consumers a comprehensive disclosure statement, perform an in-person assessment, and keep accurate records of referrals made. [ READ MORE ]

Delay Likely, But Initiative 1029 Still Hanging On

The Washington State fiscal crisis means that the likelihood I-1029 will be delayed another 2 - 3 years is very good. But since the law goes into effect before the legislature can act, private duty agencies as well as adult family homes and boarding homes must make some very difficult implementation decisions[ READ MORE ]

Long-Term Care Program is a CLASS Act

The CLASS Act is a voluntary, premium based long-term care insurance program part of the new health care bill. It is designed to provide affordable long-term care not covered by Medicare or private health insurance in order to keep seniors and the disabled independent. [ READ MORE ]

Uncertainty Surrounds Initiative 1029 Implementation

Uncertainty Surrounds Initiative 1029 Implementation. The initiative may be delayed due to budget cuts, regulatory agencies may not be ready to implements the requirements, and private duty home care agencies generally do not know how they will provide the training to new hires[ READ MORE ]

Male Caregivers; The Numbers are Growing

The percentage of family caregivers who are male has increased dramatically in the past 10 years[ READ MORE ]

No Further Delay for Initiative 1029

With the Washington State Legislature refusing to further delay funding for I-1029—the caregiver training and certification plan passed in November 2008—it appears that the initiative will go into effect January 1, 2011. Private Duty Home Care agencies are deciding now how to meet the provisions of the Initiative. Some things are certain however.  I-1029 requires [ READ MORE ]

David Lawrence

David Lawrence is the CEO of Family Resource Home Care, a leading provider of senior home care services in the Northwest.