Home and Community-Based Services

7 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services Your Feedback Requested: Opportunities for NYS Regulatory Reform Affecting Senior Housing, Care: As Governor Hochul has launched the EXPRESS NY online portal to collect stakeholder feedback, LeadingAge NY wants to hear from members how state regulations, policies, and practices are impacting their ability to house and serve older adults.

21 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services Governor Announces Statewide Effort to Streamline Regulations and Improve How Government Works: Online portal will accept suggestions through April 3^rd.

28 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues Guidance Regarding ALP Residents Accessing Hospice Care: DOH provides guidance regarding policy change to allow Medicaid-eligible ALP residents to access hospice services.

1 month 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.

2 months 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.

Home and Community-Based Services Governor Releases 30-Day Executive Budget Amendments: The amendments include some new spending, but unfortunately, the investments are not directed toward long-term care or aging services providers.
14 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Save the Date: Join ADHCC for 2026 Adult Day Health Care Director and Staff Training: ADHCC will be presenting both in-person and virtual options this year.
14 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Posts 2025-26 Hospice Non-Residence Medicaid Rates: Rates are effective Oct. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2026.
14 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Register Now for Navigating the ALP Comprehensive Training: LeadingAge NY is teaming with Substantial Compliance Consulting Group for this full-day ALP training.
14 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues 2025 Questionnaire and Attestation for ADHC Programs: The questionnaire is due March 11^th.
14 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues DAL Regarding Acceptable Clinical Signatures on ALP Pre-Admission Medical Evaluation: A 2025 law allows physicians, PAs, and NPs to sign.
14 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Issues Additional Information to MLTC Plans Regarding SADC Compliance with HCBS Rule: Programs should receive this information from their contracted MLTC plans.
14 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Upcoming DOH Education and Training Opportunities for Health Care Providers: Trainings span infection prevention, Nutrition Pathways, and Legionella management.
15 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.