Home and Community-Based Services

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

2 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.

2 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services Revised LHCSA Weekly HERDS Reporting Underway: Important clarifications regarding new report.

Home and Community-Based Services State Posts New Person-Centered Planning Training Resources: Virtual trainings offer a variety of topics for a variety of provider roles.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Updates on COVID Vaccine Guidance: The NYS Health Commissioner has issued standing orders for all four of the 2025-26 COVID vaccines. Medicare will cover the vaccines under Part B.
3 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services NYSDOT Posts Funding Opportunity for Transportation of Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities: Webinars scheduled to assist applicants; grant applications will be accepted through Nov. 3, 2025.
6 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CDC Releases Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2025-2026: At this time, a flu vaccine is recommended for all individuals over the age of 6 months, with high-dose or adjuvanted flu vaccines recommended for individuals aged 65 years and older.
9 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services NYeC Seeks Comments on Unified Health Information Network: Comments are due on the NY eHealth Collaborative's new unified approach by Sept. 18^th, but extensions are available.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Stakeholder Group Meets Again on NHTD Waiver Enrollment Cap: Members are encouraged to reach out with concerns or recommendations to curtail program costs.
3 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Preparing to Apply for Grant Funding to Support Rural Health Care: DOH met with stakeholders to discuss ideas to include in the Rural Health Transformation Plan that is a requirement of the application.
9 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Issues Guidance Requiring Enhanced MLTC Oversight of SADC Programs: Among other requirements, SADCs are now required to obtain NPI numbers.
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.