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 Telehealth Coverage Updates: CMS issued updated guidance on Medicare telehealth coverage days before a federal budget deal was announced that would extend telehealth flexibilities through Jan. 31, 2026.
6 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services HCBS Members Urged to Complete HCA's State of the Industry Survey: The survey due date has been extended to Nov. 19^th; the report assists LeadingAge NY in its advocacy efforts.
6 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Connecting New Yorkers with "Know Your Rights" Resources: DOH is requesting assistance with distributing “Know Your Rights” resources developed by the NYS Office for New Americans.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Employer Demand Surveys Posted for ACFs, Nursing Homes, and Home Care Providers: Deadlines are approaching; members are encouraged to complete to assist LeadingAge NY in our advocacy work.
19 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Register for LeadingAge NY Diversity Committee Webinar on Understanding and Addressing Microaggressions in Healthcare Environments: Join the LeadingAge NY Diversity Committee and Jason Benitez, Vice President, Inclusion, Capital Region Chamber, on Thurs., Nov. 20^th from 10-11:30 a.m. ET for an engaging and interactive webinar that will discuss how microaggressions manifest in health care settings, as well as how to identify, understand, and begin to address them.
6 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH to Hold SHIN-NY Webinar for Home Care and Hospice: Register now for the Nov. 5^th webinar.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Respiratory Virus Tracker: Weekly Surveillance Reports for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV in NYS: Data helps facilities anticipate surges, adjust infection control protocols, and inform staff and resident safety measures.
16 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH to Hold Webinars on SHIN-NY for HCBS Providers, ACFs, and Assisted Living Providers: ACF and AL webinar is Oct. 29^th; HCBS webinar is Nov. 5^th.
19 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.