A coalition of advocates for the elderly and providers of long-term/post-acute care services traveled to Albany on Tues., Feb. 5^th to ask legislators and state officials to continue supporting the well-being of the seniors they serve.

LeadingAge NY members receive $33.75 million in funding for various projects.

This afternoon, Governor Cuomo presented his 2019 State of the State and offered some initial details on his 2019-2020 Executive Budget. LeadingAge NY policy staff will be reviewing the budget bills as they become available, and we will provide members with highlights and a comprehensive budget memo as we know more.

Hemp and its derivatives are now considered legal under federal law.

If signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, the measure will modify current Medicaid regulations and payment policy that prevent terminally ill residents of Assisted Living Programs from accessing hospice services.

Action serves as a means to create “thriving communities” across New York that “support and attract people of all ages” and further maximize its efforts as the first age-friendly state in the country.

LeadingAge NY’s testimony focused on workforce challenges, the growing aging population, and an expansion of innovative service delivery models to improve health outcomes.

Please consider a donation to the LeadingAge Disaster Relief Fund to help offset costs associated with damage from Hurricane Florence. 100 percent of all donations will go directly to LeadingAge member organizations and their staff to cover a range of needs including basic supplies such as food and water.