Important Announcement Regarding Expansion of the Healthcare Worker Bonus Program
Following review and approval by the New York State Director of the Budget, the Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Program has been expanded to include additional titles and eligible provider types. However, qualified employers should NOT yet submit the employees that are now eligible under this expansion. Additional details on this expansion can be found on the HWB Program Expansion Notice page which includes:
The employers permitted to submit their “All Other Health Care Support Workers” is expanded beyond Hospital and Nursing Homes (Article 28 of Public Health Law) and now includes:
- OMH Psychiatric Centers (Article 7 of Mental Hygiene Law)
- OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (Article 19 of Mental Hygiene Law)
- Residential programs operated or certified by OPWDD, OMH, and OASAS (Articles 16, 31, and 32 of Mental Hygiene Law)
- Medicaid Assisted Living Programs (PHL Article 46-B)
- Hospice Residences (PHL Article 40)
Members should note that security guards and peace officers are now included in “all other healthcare support workers.”
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have also been updated. Updates are highlighted in yellow.
NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Carl J. Pucci
Chief Financial Officer
518-462-4800 x36
