With Election Day fast approaching, nursing homes should consider reviewing guidance concerning their residents' right to vote and facilities' obligations to support voting access, while avoiding improper influence.

We urge members to complete the surveys; results will help drive sound health care workforce policy and support LeadingAge NY advocacy. The deadline has been extended to Nov. 20^th.

The new guidance reduces work exclusion periods for staff with respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19, flu, RSV, and rhinovirus. It is unclear whether NYS is following the new guidance.

The first round of drawings for $10,000 each in Value First’s 5-Star Dining Program Sweepstakes will be held on Oct. 16^th. The three winners will be announced during the 2026 LeadingAge Annual Meeting, with three additional winners to be selected on Dec. 6^th. Enter today!

Medicare coverage for certain lawfully present non-citizens will terminate on Jan. 4, 2027. In NYS, State-funded Medicaid coverage should be available for these individuals, if they meet other eligibility criteria.

Redetermination and penalty reduction requests are due Oct. 14^th.