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Home 2026 Advocacy Day: Please register to join us on Feb. 3, 2026 – we need your voice in Albany! Register by Fri., Jan. 23^rd for assistance in scheduling meetings.

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Home LeadingAge NY Initial Summary of SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget: This afternoon, Governor Hochul presented her SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget Proposal, releasing the budget briefing book entitled “Your Family. Your Future. My Fight” along with accompanying budget bills. LeadingAge NY provides a high-level summary of the proposals relevant for members as we understand them so far.

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Home LeadingAge NY Gets Greater Clarity on ALR Quality Reporting Public Posting-Due Jan. 31st: Data collection has started, and all ALRs must complete public posting information by Jan. 31^st.

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Home Statement from LeadingAge New York on Governor Hochul's State of the State Address: Older New Yorkers Must be Included in the Fight for Our Families: The association supports the Governor’s emphasis on families and affordability, but implores her to provide financial relief to help address the real challenges faced by those who care for older adults and their families when long-term care needs arise.

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Home Governor's State of the State Supports Families, But Not Older Adults: The State of the State emphasized families and affordability, but neglected older adults.

Home OMIG Further Refines ALP Audit Protocols: OMIG includes effective dates for change allowing NPs and PAs to sign ALP Medical Evaluations.
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Home Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz Announces Upcoming Webcast on Navigating Administrative and Logistical Challenges in Emergency Response Situations: Register for Feb. 4^th webcast with Christine Tebaldi of Boston’s McLean Hospital and Mass General Brigham Behavioral and Mental Health.
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Home LeadingAge NY Highlights Not-for-Profit Concerns for PHHPC CON Committee: In a letter to the Ad Hoc Committee on Nursing Home CON, the association described the financial pressures driving sales to for-profit operators and cautioned against over-broad restrictions and requirements that could have unintended consequences.
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Home CMS Releases Surveyor Standards for FY 2026: CMS has released the State Performance Standards System Guidance by which State Survey Agency performance will be measured in FY 2026.
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Home DOH Consolidates HCS Roles and Creates Resource for Coordinators: Members with HCS accounts should be aware. No action is needed.
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Home NYC Nursing Homes and ACFs Must Complete CAS and FEPA Data Review by March 31st: NYC nursing home and ACF providers must review, update, and attest to the validity of their data in the CAS and FEPA.
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Home New Platform for HERDS Reporting Is Rolling Out: CHHA and hospice provider webinars are scheduled for Jan. 22^nd.
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Home CDC Schedules Webinar, Provides Resources on Respiratory Infection Outbreaks: The CDC will host a webinar on Jan. 27^th that will “provide the latest information on how to prevent and respond to respiratory infections and outbreaks in LTC facilities, including how to recognize a sick resident, considerations for testing, treatment, and vaccination, and infection prevention and control measures.” The agency also continues to update resources on respiratory infections that will be helpful for nursing homes and other providers in addressing flu, COVID, and RSV outbreaks this winter.
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Home ProCare: For over 20 years, Leading Age NY ProCareSM has provided a wide range of high-quality and state-of-the-art clinical, administrative and financial consulting services to member and non-member nursing homes and other aging services providers.

Take Action more

Urge Governor Hochul to Fund the Resident Assistant in Affordable Senior Housing Program
Use this digital letter to contact the Governor, asking her to create and fund a Resident Assistant program for affordable senior housing in the SFY 2027 budget. Share the link with your colleagues!
Take Action to Ensure Access to Quality Nursing Home Care for Older Adults!
LeadingAge NY is gearing up for the SFY 2026-27 budget fight, and digital advocacy letters are now available. Please contact the Governor today, and share links with board members, staff, family members, and more!
Reject Proposed Cuts to Home Health Care and Support Strong HUD Funding
LeadingAge National provides several important advocacy alerts, including alerts urging CMS to rescind proposed cuts to home health Medicare FFS payment rates, urging Congress to support strong HUD funding, and urging Congress to support foreign-born workers in aging services. Please take action today using these simple links!

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