Home and Community-Based Services

5 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.

12 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.

27 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.

Home and Community-Based Services State Proposes Regulatory Changes to Assessments for Personal Care and CDPAS: Proposes allowing LPNs to join RNs in completing initial assessments for utilization of PCS and CDPAS.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge NY President and CEO Testifies at State Health Budget Hearing: LeadingAge NY President and CEO Sebrina Barrett testified at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Health/Medicaid today, calling for meaningful investments dedicated to long-term care and aging services.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services House Passes Budget Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown: Telehealth flexibilities and Hospital-at-Home provisions are extended.
19 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Federal Court Blocks Termination of TPS for Haitians: TPS status for Haitians remains in place, although the federal government is likely to appeal the ruling.
20 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Urges SADC Programs to Update Medical Information on PCSPs with Member Assistance: SADC programs should expect this update from MLTC plans.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Investing in the Workforce: Supporting Direct Caregivers Through Pathways to Success: LeadingAge NY is now accepting applications for “Pathways to Success for the Direct Care Giver,” a new life, care, and mentorship training program designed specifically for direct caregivers.
13 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services MCO Tax to Sunset in December: Final Rule allows State to continue tax nine months longer than expected.
19 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Releases Details on Rural Health Transformation Grant Plans: NYS has released additional information on its intentions for the $212 million it was awarded under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
26 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.