Events

Friday, June 24, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. ASC Auditorium AS2.2102 in the Albert Sherman Center  UMass Medical School University Campus, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester MassHealth has just proposed restricting overtime hours that PCAs can work.  Here are some of the basic points around this: A cap on overtime usage is proposed to start September […]

The state submitted its proposal to establish Accountable Care Organizations for those on MassHealth, doing this through a request to amend its 1115 waiver. Below is the official notice from the state with links to the proposal. DAAHR will be developing comments on the state’s submission. We welcome your comments, and also encourage you to […]

MassHealth plans to restrict use of overtime by PCAs starting September 1. At the request of advocates, a new public listening session on the changes has been scheduled by MassHealth for:             Monday, June 27 from 11 am – 1 pm,  21st floor, One Ashburton Place, Boston.  We are concerned […]

Second Floor, Transportation Library, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA On Tuesday June 28th, Judge Patrick King will host his semi-annual public meeting regarding the status of the MBTA/BCIL Settlement agreement on compliance with the ADA.  This particular meeting will be unique as the 10th anniversary of the settlement will be noted, with individuals sharing personal […]

Americans with Disabilities Act 26th Anniversary Celebration Day Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 12:00pm – 3:00pm Address: Boston City Hall Plaza, One City Hall Sq, Boston, MA 02201 Contact: Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities, 617-635-3682, disability@boston.gov

Call to Action! We need your voice! Public Hearing: Managed Care Lock-in When: Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 10:00 A.M. Where: Conference Room on the 21st Floor of the McCormack Building, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA In January, EOHHS announced plans to implement a Managed Care lock-in policy effective October 1, 2016. This will restrict the […]

Introduction to the Overtime Policy First, it is important for you to understand that the total amount of PCA hours that you are authorized to receive WILL NOT CHANGE. The change is that you as the consumer/employer will need approval from MassHealth before scheduling your PCA to work overtime, and your Skills Trainer can assist […]

Rally for the PCA Program Overtime, not nursing homes!  Tuesday, September 20, 11:00 a.m., State House, Boston  PCA work hours will be restricted. The authorization process for consumer PCA hours may change. Rally for the PCA program! Visits with legislators directly after the Rally. One story about the overtime cap: An elderly veteran, with a range of […]

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