Stand up for Fair Pay!
The state of Washington pays Medicaid rates to AFH providers that are well below actual costs. Rates are as low as $49 a day to provide housing, food and assistance to vulnerable adults. These rates are an insult to the needs of this population and the care that AFH providers offer. Help us demonstrate what […]
Take Action for Fair Pay
Dear Adult Family Home Council Member, We need your help to demand fair pay for adult family home providers. On March 29th an email was sent to members containing important information about completing a cost reporting survey. We have been sharing information with our members about this important survey we will be conducting to collect information […]
Impact of WAC 388-76-10685
Important WAC change notice As was recently reported in our newsletter WAC 388-76-10685 (7) changes effective April 1, 2016. The change requires providers to offer and supply door locks for residents. The Council recognizes that this change has a potential financial impact on our members. Therefore, the Adult Family Home Council has filed a “demand […]
State Appeals Ruling to Negotiate Fair Pay for AFH Providers
As reported in November, the Adult Family Home Council won an important decision related to how Medicaid rates are paid. The ruling issued by the Public Employees Relation Council upheld that adult family home providers are entitled to negotiate for additional reimbursement for residents requiring awake staff night, two person assists, transportation by the AFH, […]
Help Us Demonstrate to the State the True Cost of Adult Family Home Services
Help Us Demonstrate to the State the True Cost of Adult Family Home Services. Collective bargaining is a process of negotiations between the state and the Adult Family Home Council, primarily to set Medicaid reimbursement rates. The Adult Family Home Council is the exclusive representative of Adult Family Home Providers who receive Medicaid payments. The organization […]
Please Call & Email Your Legislators!
The following letter was sent to all of the legislative members serving on the House Appropriations committee and the Senate Ways & Means committee. These are the committees responsible for creating the state’s budget. The Governor, the House and the Senate of the Washington State Legislature have failed to establish and include a “Change of […]
January 2016: Adult Family Home Council Updates
January 2016: Adult Family Home Council Updates The 2016 Legislative session has begun! This is a short session. There will not be big budget or policy issues established in this 60 day session. However, this is an excellent opportunity to make corrections to policy and beginning conversations about issues for the next budget cycle. Our […]
The WSRCC is now the Adult Family Home Council
View this short one minute video from the executive director explaining the change from WSRCC to Adult Family Home Council
Executive Board Elections
AFHC OFFICIAL BALLOT The Executive Board of the Adult Family Home Council directs the advocacy and educational efforts of our organization. These leaders are the representatives of our membership. Participating in the election of these officials is a right and privilege of membership in the Council. Four Executive Board positions are due for re-election. The […]
Upcoming Events
Central Washington Chapter Meeting – Yakima (November 10, 2015 1:00 pm) Eastside Chapter Meeting – Bellevue (November 12, 2015 12:30 pm) Spokane Chapter Meeting – Spokane (November 17, 2015 10:30 am) North Central Chapter Meeting – Wenatchee (November 17, 2015 1:00 pm)
Washington State Residential Care Council 2014-2015 Accomplishments and Highlights
Successfully negotiated a 10% Medicaid Rate increase over the 2015-2017 biennium Protected specialty contracts in adult family homes serving residents living with HIV/AIDS Taken legal action (pending) to require providers are properly reimbursed for: Residents requiring a two person assist Residents requiring awake staff at night Residents with mood and behavioral issues Transportation and escorts […]
Call for Nominations
Four Executive Board positions are due for re-election and one position is vacant and needs to be filled. The positions are: Region Two Delegate (Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin counties) Region Five Delegate (Kitsap, Pierce counties) At Large Delegate (statewide) At Large Delegate (statewide) Nominations for Region Two and Five must be made by […]
