Home and Community-Based Services

18 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.

25 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.

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

Home and Community-Based Services State Posts 2025-26 Hospice Non-Residence Medicaid Rates: Rates are effective Oct. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2026.
11 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.
11 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.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Updated Digital Budget Letters Now Available!: Please continue to send these digital advocacy letters to state legislators and the Governor, urging them to fund long-term care in the NYS budget. New nursing home letters now available!
19 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.
11 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.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge NY Members Enjoy Member Rate for NYC-ACHCA Annual Summer Leadership Conference in Aruba!: Learn more about and register for the 42^nd Annual Summer Leadership Conference, being held from July 21-25, 2025 at the Hilton Caribbean Aruba Resort and Casino.
18 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.
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.