LeadingAge NY is seeking member input as we compile our 2022 Advocacy and Public Policy priorities.

Providers should register immediately for the webinar and are encouraged to sign up in the Grants Gateway to tee up the application process.

In the past week, LeadingAge NY has written to the Governor's Secretary for Health and the DOH Executive Deputy Commissioner on staffing issues, presented to the Public Health and Health Planning Council, and reached out to high-level DOH staff about federal strike team and infrastructure project funding for nursing homes. LeadingAge NY is also convening a joint cabinet workforce task force.

Updates for ACF and assisted living members on medical equipment waivers, mental health evaluation, EQUAL, and more.

In response to advocacy from LeadingAge National, HUD is allowing key relief payment deadline flexibility for capital cost reimbursements due to COVID-19. HUD has also published a Notice requiring HUD-assisted owners and public housing agencies to provide no less than 30 days' advance notification of lease termination due to nonpayment of rent.

With the departure of Ami Schnauber, LeadingAge NY President and CEO Jim Clyne has promoted two staff members to take on new responsibilities.