Home and Community-Based Services

19 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services Your Feedback Requested: Opportunities for NYS Regulatory Reform Affecting Senior Housing, Care: As Governor Hochul has launched the EXPRESS NY online portal to collect stakeholder feedback, LeadingAge NY wants to hear from members how state regulations, policies, and practices are impacting their ability to house and serve older adults.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Surveys for ADHC Programs Are Due March 11th: Nursing homes with actively licensed but closed programs must also complete the survey.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH to Hold 2024 Home Care Cost Report Lessons Learned Webinar: Register for the March 12^th offering.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Announces Healthcare Facility Infection Control Learning Series Webinar on Hand Hygiene: Register for the second webinar in DOH’s Back to Basics, Forward to Prevention webinar series on Thurs., March 12, 2026 from 12-1 p.m.
13 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Phone Call Day of Action Set for Tomorrow, March 4th!: All LeadingAge NY members are strongly encouraged to call state legislative offices on the morning of Wed., March 4^th.
19 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH to Hold Webinars on Traumatic Brain Injury This Spring: The webinars will provide an overview on understanding, treatment, and engagement practices involved in the care and support of individuals with brain injuries and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Outstanding Medicaid Payments Hitting on March 25th: Nursing homes, ALPs, ADHCPs, and hospice providers should see State-share payments of FY26 Medicaid funding increases in payment cycle 2533.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CMS Demands Wide-Ranging Information from NYS on Medicaid Fraud; Community-Based LTSS Under Scrutiny: The letter requests extensive information related to potential fraud, waste, and abuse, focusing on personal care, home health, "adult day care services," non-emergency medical transportation, and behavioral health services.
13 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Update on the LeadingAge NY Annual Art Show: After thoughtful consideration, LeadingAge NY has decided to pause the Art Show for 2026. This pause will allow us the opportunity to reimagine the program and explore new ways to highlight the creativity and talents of the older adults and residents members serve.
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.