Home and Community-Based Services

23 days 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.

3 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 Workforce Employer Demand Surveys Posted for ACFs, Nursing Homes, and Home Care Providers: Deadlines are approaching; members are encouraged to complete to assist LeadingAge NY in our advocacy work.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Action Alert: Urge the Governor to Support Restriction on For-Profit Hospice in NYS: Join LeadingAge NY in urging Governor Hochul to sign A.565 (Paulin)/S.3437 (Krueger), which would prohibit the expansion of existing, and the establishment of new, for-profit hospice operators in NYS.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH to Hold Oct. 30th Lunch and Learn on Money Follows the Person Program: A pre-registration link is available.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Reminder: Join LeadingAge NY for Public Affairs Council Meeting This Thurs., Oct. 23rd!: Join us for this discussion on LeadingAge NY's ongoing advocacy, 2026 Advocacy Day strategies, and how members can get involved.
9 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services HCBS Members Urged to Complete HCA's State of the Industry Survey: Please complete the survey by the Nov. 10^th due date; the report assists LeadingAge NY in its advocacy efforts.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH to Hold Webinars on SHIN-NY for HCBS Providers, ACFs, and Assisted Living Providers: ACF and AL webinar is Oct. 29^th; HCBS webinar is Nov. 5^th.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge NY Joins Over 150 Provider Associations in Letter to Stop Medicare Home Health Cuts: Letter to congressional leaders asks for delay and reworking of the proposed 2026 Home Health Payment Rule, which cuts Medicare rates by 9%.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CMS Updates Shutdown Guidance on Surveys and Medicare Claims: CMS has released updates to guidance on Medicare claims processing and survey activities during the federal shutdown.
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.