Attorneys presented oral arguments on June 5^th in LeadingAge NY's lawsuit challenging the minimum nursing home staffing and minimum spending requirements.

Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

In a final rule officially published on June 5^th, CMS removed the health care personnel COVID-19 vaccination mandate and announced that it would suspend enforcement pending the final rule's effective date in 60 days. This aligned with New York State's suspension of enforcement, announced on May 24^th. Nursing homes and ACFs are reminded of requirements to inform staff and residents about the vaccine and make it accessible.

LeadingAge NY continues to advocate for flexibilities in legislation.

Initiative backed by enhanced federal HCBS funding is aimed at supporting and growing PACE.

Letter to Commissioner of Health urges payment of the State share of the rate increase enacted in this year’s State Budget.

These data will be the basis for calculating acuity adjustments to July 2023 Medicaid rates.

Written comments are accompanied by press statement expressing concern about unfunded costs, problematic quality measures.