In new "return to work" guidance, DOH eliminates exemptions from furlough for asymptomatic staff who are exposed to the virus, but not COVID-19-positive, and extends the work exclusion period to 14 days for exposed staff in EALRs and ALPs.

Advocacy continues as priority populations are added to the list for vaccination.

The application period will remain open through Feb. 1, 2021.

The Act extends eviction protections for residential tenants through May 1, 2021.

Spending through HUD's COVID-19 payments for grant-funded Service Coordinators needs to be dated before Dec. 31^st.

The 2020 Legislative Session drew to an unofficial close in July, though over the subsequent months, lawmakers held several hearings, continued to introduce new legislation, and ultimately held special sessions to address the housing eviction moratorium and virtual proceedings for 2021. LeadingAge NY has developed this comprehensive document summarizing the health, housing, and long term care legislation that we followed over the course of session and the remainder of the year.

Phase-in applies to Long Island, Westchester County, and Upstate New York.

DOH requests that providers complete the process and submit the associated attestation as soon as possible.