NYS has finalized the SFY 2025-26 budget. LeadingAge NY has released summaries of the key takeaways from the health, housing, and remaining budget bills and how they may impact long-term care providers. We urge members to continue their advocacy efforts in the weeks leading up to the end of session.

DOH nursing home surveillance directors met with LeadingAge NY and other associations last week to describe the recent updates to Appendix PP SOM.

Interact informally with DOH staff who will address the topic of comfort homes and survey providers for their educational needs.

Now, as State legislative work is ongoing, it is critical to take a moment to thank our legislative champions for the investments that were provided in the budget, while also pointing out that more is needed. Use LeadingAge NY's template email to send your legislators a note of thanks!

Trainings will help ADHC programs better understand developmental disability and mental health populations. Sessions are scheduled for June 5^th and 6^th and June 11^th and 12^th.

CMS finalized two MA rules governing 2026 rates and various policies related to prior authorization, concurrent review, and coverage determinations. LeadingAge National provides a summary of the rules and is seeking member input into recommendations for streamlining, standardizing, and reducing prior authorizations conducted by MA plans.