A Feb. 4^th statement from the agency indicates that the income limits, which are used to determine eligibility for many of its affordable housing programs, will be released May 1^st – one month later than the standard target date.

LeadingAge NY President and CEO Sebrina Barrett testified at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Health/Medicaid today, calling for meaningful investments dedicated to long-term care and aging services.

LeadingAge NY is now accepting applications for “Pathways to Success for the Direct Care Giver,” a new life, care, and mentorship training program designed specifically for direct caregivers.

The new OCAFs stipulate a 4.7% increase in NYS and are effective Feb. 11^th after a months-long delay.

Please send these digital advocacy letters to state legislators and the Governor today, urging them to fund long-term care in the NYS budget. New letters now available, and more on the way!

DOH has issued nursing home staffing penalty letters to 20 providers and intends to issue others on a rolling basis.