Home and Community-Based Services

4 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.

19 days 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.

1 month 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.

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

4 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.

Home and Community-Based Services State Issues DAL Clarifying LHCSA Licensure Amendment Process: Providers should review the DAL and its attachments.
29 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.