Home and Community-Based Services

19 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 CMS Releases Surveyor Standards for FY 2026: CMS has released the State Performance Standards System Guidance by which State Survey Agency performance will be measured in FY 2026.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services New Platform for HERDS Reporting Is Rolling Out: CHHA and hospice provider webinars are scheduled for Jan. 22^nd.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services HHS Announces New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Changes will likely come for providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
5 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.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge NY Initial Summary of SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget: This afternoon, Governor Hochul presented her SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget Proposal, releasing the budget briefing book entitled “Your Family. Your Future. My Fight” along with accompanying budget bills. LeadingAge NY provides a high-level summary of the proposals relevant for members as we understand them so far.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CDC Schedules Webinar, Provides Resources on Respiratory Infection Outbreaks: The CDC will host a webinar on Jan. 27^th that will “provide the latest information on how to prevent and respond to respiratory infections and outbreaks in LTC facilities, including how to recognize a sick resident, considerations for testing, treatment, and vaccination, and infection prevention and control measures.” The agency also continues to update resources on respiratory infections that will be helpful for nursing homes and other providers in addressing flu, COVID, and RSV outbreaks this winter.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Issues DAL Clarifying LHCSA Licensure Amendment Process: Providers should review the DAL and its attachments.
9 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.
12 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.