Letter to Governor Hochul requests $25 million to provide resident assistance in affordable independent senior housing communities statewide.

Executive action due Dec. 22^nd.

DOH issues talking points on J&J vaccine to educate public on this recommendation.

Members encouraged to review webinar slides and recording.

Free testing program for NYC providers is updated with combination influenza testing.

Comments on minimum nursing hours, minimum direct care spending, and character and competence regulations are due to DOH by Jan. 18^th. LeadingAge NY welcomes member input for inclusion in the association's comments until Jan. 4^th.

DOH to suspend several NHQI measures for payment year 2021 due to pandemic impact concerns.

Of the 70 homes subject to the penalty, fewer than 3 percent are LeadingAge NY members.