Greg Chambery's Blog

Beginning in 2014, organizations with more than 50 employees that don't offer affordable coverage will pay a penalty starting at $750 a year per full-time worker under the bill approved by the Senate and House of Representatives.

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Our own Mike Fall, Dining Services Director Hits the airwaves

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:36:00 GMT

Mike Fall and our Dining Services Department were recently featured on a News 8 special report.

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New York State Department of Health Exit Interview

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:58:00 GMT

On Wednesday, March 3, 2010 the New York State survey team walked into Maplewood. This is the final year that the surveyors will be using the current survey system. Next year there will be a whole new way in which they incorporate new technology to review a building.

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New York State budget proposal means trouble for facilities and Higher taxes on care

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:47:00 GMT

Governor Patterson recently released his 2010-2011 NYS budget. Within the proposed budget we are seeing more cuts in Medicaid reimbursement and more taxes for those who pay for care out of their own pockets. A proposed 1% increase in the nursing home assessment tax will make it that much more difficult for consumers to afford the cost of care. These fees represent a gross receipts tax on nursing homes and as such go right to the state coffers.

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