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 DOH to Hold Oct. 30th Lunch and Learn on Money Follows the Person Program: A pre-registration link is available.
11 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Reminder: Join LeadingAge NY for Public Affairs Council Meeting This Thurs., Oct. 23rd!: Join us for this discussion on LeadingAge NY's ongoing advocacy, 2026 Advocacy Day strategies, and how members can get involved.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge NY Writes to Governor on Priority Legislation: Update: Governor Hochul has acted upon three LeadingAge NY priority bills, and there are approximately eight others awaiting delivery. LeadingAge NY updates members on the latest activity on 2025 legislation.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services 2025 Home Health Care Employer Demand Survey: Home care providers are encouraged to complete the Center for Health Workforce Studies' 2025 Home Health Care Employer Demand Survey.
25 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge NY Joins Over 150 Provider Associations in Letter to Stop Medicare Home Health Cuts: Letter to congressional leaders asks for delay and reworking of the proposed 2026 Home Health Payment Rule, which cuts Medicare rates by 9%.
11 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CMS Updates Shutdown Guidance on Surveys and Medicare Claims: CMS has released updates to guidance on Medicare claims processing and survey activities during the federal shutdown.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Take Action: Make Medicare Telehealth Waivers Permanent: Urge Congress to allow permanent Medicare telehealth flexibilities for home health, hospice, and other LTC services.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Participation Agreements for SHIN-NY Due Oct. 15th: Article 28, 36, and 40 providers should fill out a Corrective Action Plan form if unable to meet the deadline.
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.