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 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.
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Home and Community-Based Services SHIN-NY Webinar Resources Available: Article 28, 36, and 40 providers must engage with the SHIN-NY to share and access patient health information.
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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.
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Home and Community-Based Services State Submits Application for Federal Rural Health Transformation Funding: CMS is expected to announce state awards by the end of the calendar year.
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Seeking Engagement on 1115 Waiver Activities: State issues communication urging providers to assist with Health-Related Social Needs assessments.
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Home and Community-Based Services Take Action for Home Health: Urge Congress to pause the 2026 Home Health Rule and authorize permanent provision for Medicare telehealth.
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Home and Community-Based Services Nursing Home Funding to be Released In December: Federal share of additional funding included in the 2024-25 State Budget will be in Medicaid Cycle 2517.
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Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues 2025-2026 Winter Storm Season Guidance: Providers should review the guidance, their own emergency policies and procedures, and conduct routine maintenance on HVAC and backup power systems immediately to ensure safe and continued operation during the season and maximize patient and resident safety.
3 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.