Home and Community-Based Services

12 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services DOH Offers Learning Resources on Variety of Topics: Resources include 'Lunch and Learn' recordings from the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, as well as Person-Centered Care Resources.

1 month 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.

2 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent in NY: Declaration triggers certain actions for certain DOH-regulated entities.

4 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.

6 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.

Home and Community-Based Services MCO Tax to Sunset in December: Final Rule allows State to continue tax nine months longer than expected.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Proposes Regulatory Changes to Assessments for Personal Care and CDPAS: Proposes allowing LPNs to join RNs in completing initial assessments for utilization of PCS and CDPAS.
6 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Federal Court Blocks Termination of TPS for Haitians: TPS status for Haitians remains in place, although the federal government is likely to appeal the ruling.
6 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services SMART Platform Goes Live Today for CHHA and Hospice HERDS Reporting: Other providers will migrate over the next few months.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services House Passes Budget Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown: Telehealth flexibilities and Hospital-at-Home provisions are extended.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Transitions LHCSAs to SMART Platform for HERDS Reporting: Webinar scheduled to provide tips on new platform; one-time supplemental survey on LHCSA IV infusions to be included in upcoming survey.
6 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Releases Details on Rural Health Transformation Grant Plans: NYS has released additional information on its intentions for the $212 million it was awarded under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Caps Enrollment in NHTD Waiver Program: The program is capped at 9,400 enrollees, and current numbers exceed this threshold. Those interested in the program must seek other care and reapply to RRDCs as enrollment subsides.
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.