The comments supported the proposed expansions of both programs and requested additional amendments to add aide titles and current students to the CPT Program.

The first amendment pertains to the Career Pathways Training Program, and the second pertains to the Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities. 

NYS will receive $12 million in federal funding over six years for implementation of the CMS all-payer AHEAD Model, a global budget model that seeks to transform and stabilize certain hospitals.

LeadingAge NY members may find opportunities to participate in social care networks and to employ professionals trained through WIOs.

The $646 million program will fund a pipeline for health, mental health, and social care workers and provide advancement opportunities for current workers.

DOH has requested Letters of Interest for funding under the Safety Net Transformation Program.  To qualify, safety net hospitals must partner with other organizations.

Last week, the DOH selected 9 organizations to lead regional Social Care Networks aimed at integrating health care and social care under the State's Medicaid 1115 Waiver.

The association's comments noted that, although older adults are the state's fastest-growing demographic group, the waiver does little to address the unique needs of older adults, especially those who need long-term care services.