Congress has officially begun the budget reconciliation process, and key programs that support aging services are at risk. We strongly encourage our NY members to join us in protecting federal funding!

The deadline for passage of the State budget has passed, and negotiations are currently ongoing. It is critical that we use this time to maintain pressure on State policymakers, urging them to prioritize long-term care and aging services. Please send these digital advocacy letters to State legislators and the Governor today!

LeadingAge NY is organizing an additional advocacy event in Albany on March 18^th as a final push to urge legislators to include our budget priorities in this year’s final budget. Members are encouraged to register as soon as possible!

Join us for this meeting to hear about our final efforts for this year's budget advocacy and how you can help! Member advocacy is critical right now, as we anticipate the final budget will be agreed upon by April 1, 2025.

LeadingAge NY, West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, and Selfhelp Community Services presented testimony for the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Housing, calling for funding to establish a Resident Assistant program for affordable independent senior housing communities.

LeadingAge NY CEO Sebrina Barrett testified at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Health today, calling for increased investment in long-term care and aging services. In her testimony, she noted that the gap between Medicaid rates and costs is exacerbating staffing shortages and financial distress among providers.

Join us for this meeting to hear about the latest budget advocacy and press resources available! Member advocacy is critical right now, as we anticipate the release of one-house budget proposals in early March.

LeadingAge NY has created legislative handouts to represent the state budget priorities of all member service lines. Members are strongly encouraged to share these materials with legislative offices, either in person or via email, and point out the specific budget requests that matter most to you! Find your legislators here.