The deadline for passage of the State budget has passed, and negotiations are currently ongoing. It is critical that we keep the funding needs of long-term care and aging services providers top of mind. Members are encouraged to amplify LeadingAge NY social media tools and digital advocacy resources as much as possible!

Join the LeadingAge NY Diversity Committee on April 17^th at 11 a.m. for a free webinar featuring attorneys from labor and employment law firm Littler.

LeadingAge NY has urged the Governor and Commissioner of Health to modify the State's non-shortage determination used in assessing staffing penalties. LeadingAge National and AHCA have prevailed in a lawsuit challenging federal staffing mandates.

SNFs are reminded that reporting is due May 15^th.

The deadline for submission of the new Form 855A is May 1^st. The form requires disclosure of extensive information.

All ACFs must complete the report, which is due April 30, 2025.

Several issues were discussed during workgroup meeting; however, no decisions were made.

Discussion focused on how to address certain statutory public disclosure requirements.