Proposal would increase SNF Medicare base rates by 2.4% and update QRP and VBP program policies.

Applicants interested in this program to “transform healthy aging through lifestyle medicine” must submit letters of intent by April 10^th and complete the full application by May 15^th.

If finalized, SNFs would no longer be required to report staff COVID‑19 vaccination status through NHSN, and the COVID‑19 vaccination item would be removed from the MDS beginning in FY 2027.

NYS budget deadline extended to April 16, 2026. Thank you for your continued advocacy!

A U.S. House of Representatives petition has gained enough signatures to bring a bill to a vote on extending Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.

Clarifications supplement updates previously made to the State Operations Manual earlier this year.