Home and Community-Based Services

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

2 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.

2 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services Revised LHCSA Weekly HERDS Reporting Underway: Important clarifications regarding new report.

Home and Community-Based Services Federal Home Health and Hospice Updates: Bill introduced to pause 2026 Home Health Payment Rule; hospice updates on medical signatures and F2F telehealth extender.
8 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Hochul Executive Order Seeks to Maintain Access to COVID Vaccine: The executive order and accompanying guidance respond to the FDA's more limited approval of the 2025-2026 COVID vaccines. CDC guidance on the updated vaccines is not yet available.
9 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Follow-Up on Home Care Cost Report: Supporting documentation is due Sept. 5^th; 2024 Audit Kickoff Session is Sept. 15^th.
15 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Sept. 5th Is Deadline for Quarter 4 ARPA Reporting Survey for ALP and ADHC Programs: Report also includes a Post ARPA Survey.
15 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CDC Releases Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2025-2026: At this time, a flu vaccine is recommended for all individuals over the age of 6 months, with high-dose or adjuvanted flu vaccines recommended for individuals aged 65 years and older.
8 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Request for Member Input: 2026 Advocacy and Public Policy Priorities: Members are asked to submit your organization's 2026 policy priorities via this online form by Tues., Sept. 30^th. Your input will be included in the formulation of our 2026 Advocacy and Public Policy Agenda.
15 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Rural Health Recommendations Sought for Federal Grant Application: LeadingAge NY is seeking member input for purposes of informing the State's application for federal funding under the recently enacted Rural Health Transformation Program.
15 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge Submits Public Comment on 2026 Home Health Proposed Payment Rule: Use LeadingAge's action alert to urge Congress to oppose the rule's adoption.
15 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.