Home and Community-Based Services

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Home and Community-Based Services Criminal History Record Check Requirements and Best Practices: DOH issues updated CHRC DAL highlighting requirements and best practices.

22 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services Your Feedback Requested: Opportunities for NYS Regulatory Reform Affecting Senior Housing, Care: As Governor Hochul has launched the EXPRESS NY online portal to collect stakeholder feedback, LeadingAge NY wants to hear from members how state regulations, policies, and practices are impacting their ability to house and serve older adults.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Home and Community-Based Services Criminal History Record Check Requirements and Best Practices: DOH issues updated CHRC DAL highlighting requirements and best practices.
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Home and Community-Based Services Federal Updates on Hospice: CARE Act reintroduced, CMS report on Hospice Wage Index TEP, and more.
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Home and Community-Based Services Supreme Court to Hear Haitian TPS Case with Workforce Implications for Long-Term Care Providers: TPS for Haitians remains in place for now; new I-9 instructions issued.
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Home and Community-Based Services Application Process Open for ACCESS Model: First deadline for applications is April 1^st, but program will have rolling applications for future cohorts.
8 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services OMIG Publishes Audit Protocols for Hospice: Protocols focus on compliance for service dates Aug. 31, 2016 through Feb. 17, 2026.
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Home and Community-Based Services CMS Updates Medicare ABN Form: The new version of the Medicare Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage form must be used starting May 12^th.
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Home and Community-Based Services Registration Open: Join ADHCC for ADHC Director and Staff Training: ADHCC will be presenting both in-person and virtual options this year.
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Home and Community-Based Services CMS Launches MAHA ELEVATE: $100 Million Grant Opportunity to Transform Healthy Aging Through Lifestyle Medicine: The latest CMS Innovation Center model aims to test lifestyle interventions that go beyond traditional clinical care to better manage chronic conditions for the Medicare FFS population. Mandatory LOIs are due April 10^th.
8 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.