Home and Community-Based Services

1 month 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

4 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 Additional SHIN-NY Webinar Resources Available: Article 28, 36, and 40 providers must engage with the SHIN-NY to share and access patient health information.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Shares New SADC PCSP Template Changes: SADC programs are reminded of December DAL and approaching requirement for NPI numbers.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CMS Releases Preliminary Guidance to States on Provider Tax Limitations: “Dear Colleague” letter previews provisions that states should expect in upcoming regulations.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Federal Rule That Sets Medicare Part B Rates Finalized: While there is an overall payment increase of 3.25%, changes to place of service rules will result in variable impacts.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Officially Resume, For Now: Extension provided until Jan. 30, 2026; efforts are underway to make them permanent.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Immigration Policy Updates: Automatic extensions of employment authorization documents have been eliminated for certain categories of legal immigrants. Members should ensure that they are prepared for immigration enforcement actions.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CMS Publishes 2026 Medicare Beneficiary Cost Sharing Amounts: Part B premiums to increase by 9.7%, Part A SNF coinsurance by 3.6%.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Shutdown: Possible Deal Would Fund Programs, Extend Telehealth, Pay for SNAP: Although the path forward for this month’s federal SNAP and LIHEAP benefits remains uncertain, NYS is taking steps to ensure that beneficiaries receive immediate assistance.
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.