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Home Request for Member Input: 2027 Advocacy and Public Policy Priorities: Members are asked to submit your organization's 2027 policy priorities by Mon., Sept. 14^th.

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Home Register for LeadingAge NY Member CEO Forum on Oct. 5th in Albany: Gather with your peers at Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel to hear from LeadingAge National’s Katie Smith Sloan, get the latest updates on PDPM, gain valuable insights into key policy and advocacy initiatives affecting the aging and disability services continuum, exchange ideas with colleagues, and expand your professional network.

2 months ago
Home CMS Approves 2025-26 Nursing Home Funding Increase: Federal approval of last year's increase will enable payment of the federal share of funding; the State share was distributed in March.

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Home DOH Posts Resources and Holds Webinars on MAID: DOH has posted guidance documents, transmitted DALs, and hosted webinars for providers in preparation for the Aug. 5^th effective date of the new Medical Aid in Dying law.

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Home CMS to Launch Streamlined Nursing Home Risk-Based Survey: The risk-based survey process will begin in September; approximately 57 nursing homes in NY will qualify.

Home Changes in Medicare Eligibility Looming for Certain Non-Citizens: Medicare coverage for certain lawfully present non-citizens will terminate on Jan. 4, 2027. In NYS, State-funded Medicaid coverage should be available for these individuals, if they meet other eligibility criteria.
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Home DOH Posts Nursing Home Staffing Compliance Letters for Q4 of 2024: Redetermination and penalty reduction requests are due Oct. 14^th.
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Home 2025 LHCSA and ALP LHCSA Statistical Reports Are Posted and Available for Completion: The annual reporting requirement includes the LHCSA registration process; reports are due by Dec. 31, 2026.
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Home CDC Issues Updated Respiratory Virus Guidance for Health Care Personnel: The new guidance reduces work exclusion periods for staff with respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19, flu, RSV, and rhinovirus. It is unclear whether NYS is following the new guidance.
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Home Members Urged to Complete CHWS Staffing Surveys for Nursing Homes, ACFs, and Home Health Care: We urge members to complete the surveys; results will help drive sound health care workforce policy and support LeadingAge NY advocacy. The deadline has been extended to Nov. 20^th.
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Home Guidance for Nursing Homes on Voting Rights: With Election Day fast approaching, nursing homes should consider reviewing guidance concerning their residents' right to vote and facilities' obligations to support voting access, while avoiding improper influence.
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Home Grant Funds Available to Help Supportive Housing Residents Age in Place: This is an opportunity for home care providers; proposals are due Dec. 1^st.
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Home HUD Announces Quarterly Peer-Sharing Calls for Service Coordinators Starting Sept. 30th: As reported by LeadingAge, based on feedback from the association and other stakeholders, HUD has announced a new, quarterly peer-to-peer call series for Multifamily Service Coordinators. Register for the Sept. 30^th call today.
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Home ProCare: For over 20 years, Leading Age NY ProCareSM has provided a wide range of high-quality and state-of-the-art clinical, administrative and financial consulting services to member and non-member nursing homes and other aging services providers.

Take Action

Urge Governor Hochul to Fund the Resident Assistant in Affordable Senior Housing Program
Use this digital letter to contact the Governor, asking her to create and fund a Resident Assistant program for affordable senior housing in the SFY 2027 budget. Share the link with your colleagues!
Take Action to Ensure Access to Quality Nursing Home Care for Older Adults!
LeadingAge NY is gearing up for the SFY 2026-27 budget fight, and digital advocacy letters are now available. Please contact the Governor today, and share links with board members, staff, family members, and more!

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LeadingAge is an association of 5,600 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to expanding the world of possibilities for aging. Together, we advance policies, promote practices and conduct research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age.