Swedish to Adjust Operations at Ballard, Redmond During Labor Strike
January 25, 2020 Swedish will temporarily close two of its seven emergency departments and one of its Labor and Delivery units during the labor strike that SEIU 1199NW will conduct from Tuesday, Jan. 28 to Friday, Jan. 31. Swedish has contracted with temporary staffing agencies to bring in qualified, experienced replacement caregivers during the strike, […]
Medicaid Rate Increases for 2020
As a result of the Adult Family Home Council negotiations and advocacy Medicaid rates will increase in January and July of 2020. For more information on the efforts to increase our reimbursement and the current collective bargaining agreement please follow this link to our page on collective bargaining JANUARY 1, 2020 ALTSA ADULT FAMILY HOME RATES, […]
Ask DSHS
At the 2019 Fall conference, a panel of DSHS leadership will present on current DSHS initiatives and answer questions from providers. This is your opportunity to submit questions for the panel.
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Medicaid Rates Increase July 1, 2019
As the state begins the new biennium adult family home Medicaid rates are increasing. The raises come as a direct result of the Adult Family Home Council’s advocacy on behalf of all adult family homes. To those adult family homes that are not yet members, we encourage you to join us and help strengthen our […]
Website Upgrades Planned
The AFH Council website will be down starting late on Thursday, April 18 and be undergoing maintenance through early morning Monday, April 22. The Adult Family Home Council is pleased to announce the roll out of our new Adult Family Home Locator tool! We have proudly partnered with AIDA to deliver a new and improved, user-friendly […]
The Washington Voice – March 2019
Inside this issue: Letter from AFH Council’s Executive Director John Ficker Update on the 2019 Legislative Session Save the Date – Spring Conference! Spring Conference Sponsorship/Vendors Resident Outings: Best Practices Affiliate Business Profile Dear Provider Letters Upcoming Webinars Upcoming Events & Trainings Are You Up-To-Date with Your Chapter? Buy-Sell-Trade Click Here to Read Our Newsletter
AFH Council 2019 Lobby Day – Big Success!
Lobby Day Overview Hearing for House Bill 1023
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Washington will be the 5th state to offer paid family and medical leave benefits starting in 2020, but employers have action to take in 2019. Get a jump on 2019 and learn how your business can prepare to implement this mandatory program in this free webinar: https://www.paidleave.wa.gov/employer-webinar Learning Objectives: Learn the employee benefits of WA’s Paid […]
We are Hiring
The Adult Family Home Council is seeking a new team member! Education & Support Specialist The Adult Family Home Council’s mission is to improve the lives and well-being of vulnerable adults through the support of Adult Family Homes. The Council is seeking a motivated and positive individual to join our team. Position Description: This position […]
Lakewood Loses in Court
On September 21, 2018 Peirce County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Martin dismissed Lakewood’s lawsuit against the state of Washington and Woodville Adult Family Home. The judge also invalidated the city ordinances #680 and #682. The city had attempted to redefine what an adult family home is and limit who can be served in an AFH. […]
