April 1, 2024.

Maryland Mandated Classification Transfer Notification

This announcement is to advise that all 1099 Certified Nursing Assistants, Caregivers, and Personal Care Associates will be re-classified from Independent Contractors to W-2 employees. This classification change is a requirement of the State of Maryland for all home health care workers and agencies.

As a W-2 employee,

• You would no longer be responsible for calculating your own taxes. Federal, state, and FICA taxes will now be calculated for you and deducted from your paycheck.
• Based on specific federal and state laws/guidelines and contingent upon your hours worked, you may be eligible for health insurance and selected benefits.

Please remain mindful that this re-classification is state mandated for all CNA's, Caregivers and PCA's (Personal Care Associates) who are working for home health care agencies and Residential Services Agencies.

Final effective date of this change TBA (to be announced)

Please direct any questions or concerns to Human Resources at: m.nelson@chnsinc.com

We look forward to continuing to working with you, as you are an essential and valuable member of our Compassionate team.

Compassionate Healthcare Nursing Services