Study Guides & Exam Tips
Study guides, exam tips, and the latest home care news to help you pass your HHA certification — and build a career after it.
CMS Is Asking How Home Health Wages Should Be Calculated. You Have Until August 31.
The CY 2027 proposed rule contains a request for information on building a home health specific wage index. Comments close 5 p.m. EDT on August 31, 2026. Here is exactly how to send one, and what to put in it.
Read article →New Medicaid Work Requirements: How Becoming an HHA Can Help You Meet Them
Federal Medicaid "community engagement" work requirements take effect by January 1, 2027. If you rely on Medicaid, working as a certified Home Health Aide is exactly the kind of work that can satisfy them. Here is how it fits together.
Read article →Home Care Is Now the Biggest Job in America. Here's What It Pays.
New federal wage data puts home health and personal care aides at 4.3 million workers, the largest occupation in the country, with a median wage of $17.21 an hour. Here is what the numbers say and what they leave out.
Read article →Your State Now Has to Publish What It Pays for Home Care
As of July 2026, a federal Medicaid rule requires states to publish the hourly rates they pay for home health aide and personal care services. Here is how to find your state's number and what it does and does not tell you.
Read article →CMS Proposed the CY 2027 Home Health Payment Rule. Here's What Changed.
CMS issued the CY 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System proposed rule on July 1, 2026. A net 2.4% increase, a continued 3% temporary clawback, and significant new provider enrollment authority. Comments close August 31.
Read article →Home Health Aide Salary Increases in 2026, State by State
New York, Colorado, and Connecticut raised home care wage floors on January 1, 2026. The new rates in each state, with official sources, plus the federal rule behind them.
Read article →How to Pass the HHA Test on Your First Try (2026 Study Plan)
Pass the HHA test on your first try in 2026. The exact 2–4 week study plan, what to focus on, common mistakes to avoid, and a free practice exam to test yourself.
Read article →What Your First Week as an HHA Actually Looks Like
New HHAs imagine bedpans and sponge baths. The reality is closer to a quiet, awkward dance — and the people who do well in their first week are the ones who know that going in.
Read article →Infection Control for the HHA Exam: Complete Study Guide
Master infection control for your HHA certification. Covers standard precautions, PPE, hand hygiene, chain of infection, and everything else tested on the exam.
Read article →HHA Exam Quizlet: Does It Actually Help You Pass?
Millions of HHA candidates use Quizlet to study. But is it enough to pass your certification exam? Here's what Quizlet is good for — and where it falls short.
Read article →How Long Does It Take to Get Your HHA Certification?
From enrollment to your first day on the job — a realistic timeline for getting your Home Health Aide certification, including training hours, the exam, and the hiring process.
Read article →Safety & Emergency Procedures for the HHA Exam
Master the Safety & Emergency domain for your HHA certification. Covers fire safety (RACE/PASS), fall prevention, emergency response, oxygen safety, and common exam questions.
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