Home and Community-Based Services

15 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services Governor Announces Statewide Effort to Streamline Regulations and Improve How Government Works: Online portal will accept suggestions through April 3^rd.

22 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues Guidance Regarding ALP Residents Accessing Hospice Care: DOH provides guidance regarding policy change to allow Medicaid-eligible ALP residents to access hospice services.

1 month ago
Home and Community-Based Services DOH Offers Learning Resources on Variety of Topics: Resources include 'Lunch and Learn' recordings from the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, as well as Person-Centered Care Resources.

1 month ago
Home and Community-Based Services State Issues DAL Regarding EISEP Services: Non-medical services provided through EISEP by LHCSAs do not require a practitioner's order.

3 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent in NY: Declaration triggers certain actions for certain DOH-regulated entities.

Home and Community-Based Services Phone Call Day of Action Set for Tomorrow, March 4th!: All LeadingAge NY members are strongly encouraged to call state legislative offices on the morning of Wed., March 4^th.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Update on the LeadingAge NY Annual Art Show: After thoughtful consideration, LeadingAge NY has decided to pause the Art Show for 2026. This pause will allow us the opportunity to reimagine the program and explore new ways to highlight the creativity and talents of the older adults and residents members serve.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Federal Updates for Home Health and Hospice: Hospice rule imminent, iQIES for home health, MedPAC's policy options for palliative services, and feds fighting fraud.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge National Comments on Medicare Advantage Advance Notice: The Advance Notice proposes a nominal Medicare Advantage rate increase for FFY 2027.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services ACTION ALERT: One Week Left Until We See One-House Budget Proposals!: Please send digital letters to legislators, and share the links with your colleagues, board members, and volunteers. This is a critical moment to keep the funding needs of long-term care and aging services providers top of mind for decision-makers.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Upcoming Medical Response Surge Exercises in Lower Hudson Valley and Capital District: Participation in these exercises may be used to fulfill nursing home and home care requirements regarding emergency preparedness.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Trump Administration Announces Crackdown on Health Care Fraud: The Trump administration announced new initiatives to combat Medicare and Medicaid fraud, including withholding $259.5 million from Minnesota.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services ADHCC Advocates for Increased Medicaid Rate and Additional Support for Programs: ADHC Program Map provided during advocacy to identify lack of ADHC access.
2 days ago

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.