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February 3, 2026

February 3, 2026

State Proposes Regulatory Changes to Assessments for Personal Care and CDPAS

Proposes allowing LPNs to join RNs in completing initial assessments for utilization of PCS and CDPAS.

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February 3, 2026

DOH Transitions LHCSAs to SMART Platform for HERDS Reporting

Webinar scheduled to provide tips on new platform; one-time supplemental survey on LHCSA IV infusions to be included in upcoming survey.

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February 3, 2026

House Passes Budget Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown

Telehealth flexibilities and Hospital-at-Home provisions are likely extended.

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February 3, 2026

Federal Court Blocks Termination of TPS for Haitians

TPS status for Haitians remains in place, although the federal government is likely to appeal the ruling.

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February 3, 2026

National Advocacy Win: HUD Preliminarily Posts 2026 OCAFs Following LeadingAge Advocacy

LeadingAge joined a coalition letter to HUD requesting immediate release of the agency’s OCAFs for 2026. Now, the agency has preliminarily posted the OCAFs to be officially published on Feb. 3rd.

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February 3, 2026

National Advocacy Win: HUD Updates Green Program Guidance, Moves Forward with Funding

The GRRP funds critical preservation projects for affordable housing communities located in climate-vulnerable areas, but parts of the program have been on hold since 2025 due to a change in administration priorities.

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February 3, 2026

Keep Up with the Latest on FY26 HUD Funding with LeadingAge

A partial government shutdown began on Jan. 30th, but is expected to be short, as a Senate-passed bill including funding for HUD returns to the House for a vote.

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