LeadingAge NY has updated Q&As for providers of LTPAC and senior services on operational and regulatory issues related to COVID-19. The updated Q&As include information on a variety of issues, including PPE conservation guidance, employee screening and restrictions, testing, visitation, regulatory waivers, and child care access, as well as issues specific to nursing homes, ACFs/assisted living, ADHC, HCBS, and affordable housing/independent living.

Learn all you need to know about the March 19^th New York State COVID-19 Sick Leave Law and the April 2^nd Federal Emergency and Medical Leave Expansion Act requirements and much more from attorney Elena DeFio Kean, Esq., principal, Hinman Straub P.C., Albany.

Health care providers on the front line of New York’s battle against COVID-19 are appealing to Governor Andrew Cuomo to reverse a series of Medicaid cuts that jeopardize New York’s most vulnerable population as reported cases of the disease continue to increase.

New guidance and requirements for LTPAC and senior services providers.

Certain Medicare claims were incorrectly denied and may require action from SNF providers.

Draft changes to MDS item sets due Oct. 1, 2020 have been delayed.