Managed Long Term Care

11 days ago
Managed Long Term Care 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
Managed Long Term Care Health Care Access Loan Repayment Program Applications Open: Loan repayment program for psychiatrists, dentists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and pediatric clinical nurse specialists.

2 months ago
Managed Long Term Care Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent in NY: Declaration triggers certain actions for certain DOH-regulated entities.

4 months ago
Managed Long Term Care Updates on COVID Vaccine Guidance: The NYS Health Commissioner has issued standing orders for all four of the 2025-26 COVID vaccines. Medicare will cover the vaccines under Part B.

5 months ago
Managed Long Term Care Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide Healthcare Facilities: A Strategic Workforce Investment: Applications due by 4 p.m. ET on Oct. 14, 2025.

Managed Long Term Care MCO Tax to Sunset in December: Final Rule allows State to continue tax nine months longer than expected.
3 days ago

Managed Long Term Care DOH Transitions LHCSAs to SMART Platform for HERDS Reporting: Webinar scheduled to provide tips on new platform; one-time supplemental survey on LHCSA IV infusions to be included in upcoming survey.
4 days ago

Managed Long Term Care DOH Adopts Joint Commission Definition of Workplace Violence: The uses for this new definition remain unclear at this time.
5 days ago

Managed Long Term Care DOH Caps Enrollment in NHTD Waiver Program: The program is capped at 9,400 enrollees, and current numbers exceed this threshold. Those interested in the program must seek other care and reapply to RRDCs as enrollment subsides.
10 days ago

Managed Long Term Care 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.
4 days ago

Managed Long Term Care 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.
4 days ago

Managed Long Term Care 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.
10 days ago

Managed Long Term Care Federal Shutdown Could Impact Telehealth Flexibilities and Hospital-at-Home Extender: Take steps to minimize the impact and help advocate for more permanent flexibilities.
10 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.