Home and Community-Based Services

2 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services CMS Provides VBP First Performance Year Quick Guide for Home Health Agencies: The Quick Guide will be livestreamed on Jan. 19^th and provided on demand as well.

3 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services DOH Is Accepting Comments on HCBS Final Rule Statewide Transition Plan: State is accepting comments until Jan. 6, 2023.

3 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services ACTION ALERT: Urge Governor to Veto Mandatory Nurse Overtime Bills: While the mandatory nurse overtime legislation is still awaiting delivery to the Governor’s desk for action, LeadingAge NY members are strongly encouraged to write to the Governor’s office TODAY in opposition. The three bills could be delivered any day now, and the Governor may choose to act on them swiftly.

5 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services EVV Compliance Required for Providers of Home Health Aide Services in January 2023: The verification requirement pertains to the full array of home health services, including home health nursing and therapy.

5 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services DOH Posts CHHA, Personal Care, and CDPAS Medicaid Reimbursement Rates: Rates are retrospective to Oct. 1^st and reflect the new minimum wage increase for home care aides.

Home and Community-Based Services NEW Digital Budget Advocacy Letters Now Available!: LeadingAge NY has updated our digital budget advocacy letters to reflect one-house budget proposals. With just a couple weeks left until we see a final budget, it is critical that we keep the funding needs of long term care and aging services providers top of mind for legislators and the Governor. Please send emails to your legislators TODAY! It only takes a few clicks!
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services New Post-PHE Telehealth Guidance for Medicaid Providers Released: The new guidance clarifies the New York State Medicaid program's telehealth policy following the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues DAL to Home Health Agencies on Billing Modifications Due to Changes in OASIS-E: The 90-day timely filing deadline has been waived through April 2023 date of service claims; billing instructions should be followed carefully.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services HHS Issues Guide to Help Health Care Providers Enhance Cybersecurity: The Cybersecurity Framework Implementation Guide details the steps that health care organizations can take immediately to manage cyber risks to their information technology systems.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services March 14th COVID-19 Update: Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.
11 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services New York State Seeks Provider Feedback to Inform Master Plan for Aging: Complete the brief survey for providers by March 30^th to help drive the State’s work to develop a comprehensive and effective Master Plan for Aging.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Understanding the Complexities of ERC: FORVIS shares several educational resources on the Employee Retention Credit for LTC providers.
12 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services More Free Person-Centered Training Available in 2023: Sessions fill up quickly; members are encouraged to check back frequently for new sessions.
12 days ago