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Advocacy 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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Advocacy 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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Advocacy 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.

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Advocacy 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.

13 days ago
Advocacy 18 Organizations Join LeadingAge NY in Urging Governor Hochul to Fund Resident Assistance for Affordable Senior Housing in SFY27: The letter urges the creation of a State-funded program that would allow more affordable independent senior housing properties to offer on-site, on-request Resident Assistance to help low-income older adults age safely in their home while keeping high-cost health care and long-term care spending in check.

Advocacy 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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Advocacy Public Affairs Council: View resources and updates from LeadingAge New York's new Public Affairs Council here.
3 years ago

Advocacy Legislative Action Center: View LeadingAge New York's advocacy materials and connect with your lawmakers.

Advocacy 2026-27 State Budget Materials: View the 2026-27 State Budget materials here.
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Advocacy Legislative Bulletin: Did you miss an issue of the Legislative Bulletin? Current and past issues are posted here.

Advocacy Advocacy and Public Policy News: Keep up to date on the latest budgetary, legislative, and political developments in New York State.

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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!
Support Restriction on For-Profit Hospice
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!
Urge Congress to Protect Medicaid in 2025!
Congress is moving through the budget reconciliation process, which aims to reduce federal spending by approximately $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years. Given the significant amount of savings being sought, Medicaid is a highly likely source of cuts (potentially up to $880 billion). Write to your members of Congress today to urge them not to include Medicaid cuts or harmful changes as part of budget reconciliation bills or other legislation.
Oppose ACF Violations Bill & Request Additional Amendments
Oppose Electronic Monitoring Legislation!
Support CCRC Revitalization Legislation!
Oppose New Unfunded Mandates on Nursing Homes!
Oppose Requiring Written Consent for Antipsychotic Medications in Nursing Homes
Expand Access to Assisted Living Programs & Services
Affordable Independent Senior Housing Assistance Program
Oppose an Increase in Nursing Home & LTC Provider Penalties
Support the Inclusion of Therapy Staff in NY Nursing Home Staffing Standard!
Support Assisted Living Program Rebasing Legislation!
Support Nursing Home Rebasing Legislation!
Authorize Certified Medication Aides (CMAs) in Nursing Homes!
Support Role of the Nurse in Adult Care Facilities
Support Streamlining Medical Evaluations in ALPs!
Summer Advocacy Toolkit – Connect with Legislators in the District
LeadingAge NY offers a new set of materials to support conversations and help schedule district visits with state legislators.

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