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 Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15th: Access these resources to help your residents and patients evaluate their options on how best to access Medicare.
24 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Update on Federal Government Shutdown and Impacts on Aging Services: One week into the federal government shutdown, LeadingAge NY provides relevant updates to LTC and older adults.
1 month ago

Home and Community-Based Services Government Shutdown Likely to Impact Home Health and Hospice: Telehealth and Hospital at Home contingency plans should be made.
1 month ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues Advisory on Reporting Requirements for Respiratory Virus Season: All health care provider settings should review for proper compliance.
1 month ago

Home and Community-Based Services CDC Adopts ACIP COVID Vaccine Recommendations: Individuals age 6 months and older are now recommended to undertake shared decision-making with a clinician when considering whether to receive a COVID vaccination.
24 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.
1 month ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues DAL Updating Personal Care Aide Training Program: Application process is now digitized.
1 month ago

Home and Community-Based Services Quantifying How the 2025 Reconciliation Law Will Affect the Uninsured Rate in NYS and Beyond: KFF brief highlights the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate of additional uninsured people in the U.S.
1 month 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.