The one-house budget proposals are expected to be released next week, on or before March 14^th. That means this is our last chance to urge State legislators to include LeadingAge NY budget priorities in their one-house budget bills. Members are asked to take these simple actions THIS WEEK!

LeadingAge NY members are encouraged to join us in Washington, D.C. from April 15^th-17^th for LeadingAge National’s 2024 Leadership Summit and Lobby Day! Additionally, this year the Leaders of Color Network is hosting a virtual gathering on March 6^th, to help get leaders of color informed and inspired about advocacy opportunities.

HHS urges payers to exercise flexibility, points to Medicare Administrative Contractors as key points of contact while UnitedHealth Group scrambles to provide workarounds.

The deadline for the General grant under the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program Round IV is March 26^th, 4 p.m.

Medicaid fee-for-service claims being paid at the new reconciled rate; retroactive adjustment expected in cycle 2429.

Bimonthly newsletter highlights variety of useful resources and trainings.

DOH has issued guidance related to the April 8^th total solar eclipse and the influx of umbraphiles (eclipse chasers/shadow lovers) that could impact facility staffing and operations.

The new guidance for the general public recommends that people with respiratory virus symptoms stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after both resolution of fever and overall symptoms are getting better. The updated guidance does not apply to nursing homes and other health care settings, where pre-existing COVID-19 guidance continues to apply.