Home and Community-Based Services

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

2 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

Home and Community-Based Services Medicare ACCESS Model Seeks to Expand Technology-Supported Care: The new model seeks to expand access to technology-supported care for chronic conditions through an outcome-based payment arrangement. Applications are due April 1^st.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CMS Waives Telehealth Site Requirements Under TEAM Model: CMS will waive geographic and originating site requirements for patients receiving telehealth services in TEAM episodes starting on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH to Host "What's New with the Flu? COVID and RSV Too!" Webinar: Join the DOH Division of Vaccine Excellence on Fri., Dec. 5, 2025 from 12-1 p.m.
19 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Urges Health Care Providers to Share Facts About COVID-19 Vaccination: Letter to a broad range of providers includes resources as well.
25 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Home Care Minimum Wage Increases Jan. 1, 2026: Wages increase by $0.55 per hour for home care aides upstate and downstate.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services New Person-Centered Training Opportunities in December: Sessions include care planning and person-centered care for people experiencing dementia and persons in crisis.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues Medicaid Coverage Memos for Power Wheelchairs: The memos describe Medicaid coverage and billing of preventative maintenance for power wheelchairs and repairs of backup power wheelchairs.
19 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Announces Healthcare Access Loan Repayment Program: Offers $48.3 million for certain roles serving Medicaid population.
25 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.