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July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026

2026 LeadingAge NY Legislative Bill Summary

The NYS Legislature concluded its work on June 5th, ending the 2026 Legislative Session. LeadingAge NY's summary highlights LTC, aging services, and senior housing-related bills passed by both houses, along with the outcomes of other priority legislation. Members are encouraged to engage with elected officials in their districts over the summer to continue to highlight the issues important to older adults, caregivers, and providers.

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July 7, 2026

Updated Q&As, Guidance, and Application Addenda Posted for RFA on Community Integration Funding Under Rural Health Transformation Program

Yates and Broome are also added to the list of rural counties. Please access the DOH site for the most up-to-date information.

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July 7, 2026

Nursing Home and Assisted Living Members: Please Participate in CHWS Staffing Survey

By completing the brief survey, providers will contribute to the empirical evidence desperately needed to advocate for policies that recognize and address health care staffing shortages in long-term care.

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July 7, 2026

State Submits SPAs for Nursing Home Reimbursement Increase and Capital Cut Restoration

NYS has submitted the Medicaid SPAs needed to implement the nursing home Medicaid reimbursement increase and capital cut restoration included in the SFY 2026-27 budget.

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July 7, 2026

DOH Issues Second Round of Staffing Penalty Notifications

An additional 25 nursing homes, including two non-profit homes, should have received penalty letters on June 30th related to 2023 and 2024 staffing requirements.

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July 7, 2026

DOH to Hold Webinar on Preventing Resident Elopements in Long-Term Care Facilities

Register for DOH webinar on July 8th at 12 p.m. ET.

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July 7, 2026

DOH Issues July 2026 Aware Prepare Update

Bimonthly newsletter highlights variety of useful resources and trainings.

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July 7, 2026

DOH ACF QSIR Report Open

Report must be submitted by all ACFs by July 31, 2026.

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July 7, 2026

USCIS Updates TPS Termination Dates for Haiti and Other Nations

The termination date for Haitians with TPS and TPS holders from several other nations is now July 10th, as a result of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision.

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July 7, 2026

CMS Issues CY 2027 Home Health Proposed Rule

Rule includes a 2.4% update and significant program integrity changes for all Medicare providers.

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