Home and Community-Based Services

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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.

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

3 months 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.

5 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.

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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.

Home and Community-Based Services State Makes Policy Change Regarding Medicaid Transportation: Medical Answering Service (MAS) will require matching pick up and drop off locations for Medicaid transportation trips; ADHC trips have an exemption from the policy.
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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.
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Home and Community-Based Services DEA Extends E-Prescribing Waiver for Hospice and Aging Services Providers: Extension in place through 2026.
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Home and Community-Based Services Empowering Aging Services with Technology: Discover LeadingAge CAST: LeadingAge National’s Center for Aging Services Technologies offers cutting-edge resources for members.
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Home and Community-Based Services LHCSA and ALP LHCSA Statistical Report Now Closed: DOH will be reaching out to non-submitters this month for enforcement.
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Home and Community-Based Services State Updates HCBS Oversight Tools for Plans Evaluating Social Adult Day Care Programs: Programs should review to ensure compliance.
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Home and Community-Based Services Immigration Updates: DHS Issues New TPS Terminations, Court Decisions Vacate Others: DHS has announced that TPS will be terminated for Ethiopians, effective Feb. 13^th, and FRP programs for several countries will terminate Jan. 14^th. Other TPS terminations are subject to pending litigation.
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Home and Community-Based Services DOH to Hold Webinar on 2025 NHTD/TBI Cost Report Process: The webinar is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2026; the deadline for report submission is April 30, 2026.
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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.