Home and Community-Based Services

21 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services NYSDOT Posts Funding Opportunity for Transportation of Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities: Grant applications will be accepted through Nov. 3, 2025.

2 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services NYS Rolls Out Free Community College Program: Program offers opportunity to NYS residents age 25-55 to pursue careers in certain high-demand areas.

2 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services Act Now to Advocate for Certified Home Health Agencies: Members are encouraged to complete a survey and take actionable steps using LeadingAge National resources.

2 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services DOH Provides Update on Technical Changes to CHRC System: Members are encouraged to keep us informed regarding any CHRC delays or challenges.

3 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services NY Unveils Master Plan for Aging Final Report: NYS released its highly anticipated MPA final report, a comprehensive document intended to lay the groundwork for addressing the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge NY Writes to Governor on Priority Legislation: Update: Governor Hochul has acted upon three LeadingAge NY priority bills, and there are approximately eight others awaiting delivery. LeadingAge NY updates members on the latest activity on 2025 legislation.
7 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services HCBS Members Urged to Complete HCA's State of the Industry Report: The report assists LeadingAge NY in its advocacy efforts.
7 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Reminder: Join LeadingAge NY for Public Affairs Council Meeting This Thurs., Oct. 23rd!: Join us for this discussion on LeadingAge NY's ongoing advocacy, 2026 Advocacy Day strategies, and how members can get involved.
7 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CMS Updates Shutdown Guidance on Surveys and Medicare Claims: CMS has released updates to guidance on Medicare claims processing and survey activities during the federal shutdown.
7 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Take Action: Make Medicare Telehealth Waivers Permanent: Urge Congress to allow permanent Medicare telehealth flexibilities for home health, hospice, and other LTC services.
7 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH to Hold Webinar on SHIN-NY for ACFs and Assisted Living Providers: Members are encouraged to attend the Oct. 29^th webinar.
7 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Employer Demand Surveys Posted for ACFs, Nursing Homes, and Home Care Providers: Deadlines are approaching; members are encouraged to complete to assist LeadingAge NY in our advocacy work.
7 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CDC Adopts ACIP COVID Vaccine Recommendations: Individuals age 6 months and older are now recommended to undertake shared decision-making with a clinician when considering whether to receive a COVID vaccination.
14 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.