Home and Community-Based Services

8 days 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.

1 month ago
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.

5 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.

Home and Community-Based Services Governor Declares Emergency in Response to NYC Nurses Strike: Actions to ensure access to hospital care during the nurses strike may impact post-acute care providers.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH to Hold Webinar on Open Doors/Money Follows the Person Program: The webinar will be held on Jan. 14^th from 1-2 p.m.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Home Health and Hospice Updates: Updates include workforce resources and network calls, as well as recent advocacy to combat hospice and home health fraud.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services 2024 Hospice Cost and Utilization Report & 2024 CHHA and LTHHCP Statistical Report/Cost and Utilization Report Due March 6th: Providers are encouraged to submit early.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Reminder: 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.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LHCSA Data Now Available from State: The patient count data per county is collected via HERDS reporting.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Governor's State of the State Supports Families, But Not Older Adults: The State of the State emphasized families and affordability, but neglected older adults.
2 days ago

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.
9 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.