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Advocating for Home Care: More than just Preserving Medicaid Funding
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The fight to secure the Medicaid cost inflation factor (CIF) for home care in the State Fiscal Year 2026 (SFY26) budget is not just about numbers on a balance sheet—it’s about the future of Rhode Island’s home care industry. The stakes are high and the impact of these decisions reaches far beyond Medicaid reimbursement rates. It influences commercial and private pay rates for both skilled and personal care services, affects the sustainability of home and community-based services and ultimately determines the quality of care our clients and patients receive.

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The Importance of Local Engagement: Why Franchises, Systems-Based Agencies and National Companies Need the Rhode Island Partnership for Home Care
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Hospitals and long-term care systems, franchises and national organizations in the home care industry typically provide robust corporate training, marketing strategies and operational systems and supports. However, they often fall short in addressing the unique challenges and nuances of state and local regulations and legislation.

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