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October 24, 2025
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Attendee Registration is Open for Mass Senior Care's Annual Meeting and Trade Show
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Join us as we gather for our 2025 Annual Meeting & Trade Show on Thursday, November 13th at the DCU Center in Worcester! |
Legislature Restores an Additional $25 Million in Nursing Facility Funding for Rate Year 2026
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As a result of Mass Senior Care’s continued advocacy to ensure that state funding adequately supports the actual cost of quality resident care, we are pleased to report that the House and Senate have voted to restore $25 million in quality nursing home funding. |
CMS Lifts Claims Hold
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on October 21, 2025 issued a special MLN Connects Newsletter, which included an update on the claims hold it put in place due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. |
Updated COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination Guidance
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On October 23, 2025, the DPH released an updated memorandum on COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination. |
CMS Issues Updated QSO Memo on Shutdown Operations
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On October 21, 2025, CMS released REVISED: Contingency Plans – State Survey & Certification Activities in the Event of Federal Government Shutdown guidance. |
AHCA/NCAL 2026 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is Open
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The 2025 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) period is now open! |
Massachusetts Targets Q2 2026 for Launch of Consolidated CNA Credential
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The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is advancing its health care aide career ladder initiative to strengthen the direct care workforce, address persistent staffing vacancies, and expand career advancement opportunities for Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs) across the Commonwealth. |
Attention Employers with LPN Students Starting in January 2026!
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Through the Massachusetts Career Ladder Program (CLP), a state and employer sponsored initiative implemented by the MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) with support from partners including Mass Senior Care Association (MSCA), employers can create a pipeline of nurses by helping valued employees advance their career. This unique opportunity allows employees to train as LPNs while working part-time and receiving a stipend to help sustain their cost of living during school. |
AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep for LPNs/LVNs and RNs is on Sale!
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The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living’s Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases RNs’ gerontological nursing competency test scores. Registrants can save $200 on Gero Nurse Prep through November 15, 2025 with promo code RN25 or LPN25 (all caps). |
Upcoming Education & Events October-December 2025
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Don't Wait! Reserve Your Spot Now for Important Webinars! |
The Massachusetts Senior Care Association represents a diverse set of organizations that deliver a broad spectrum of services to meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities.
