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Home Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent in NY and Vaccination Reporting Due Oct. 30: Reminders of regulatory requirements for certain DOH-regulated providers that come with declaration, as well as other vaccination requirements and reporting due Oct. 30th.

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.

2 months ago
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.

3 months ago
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.

3 months ago
Home NY Seeks Five-Year Extension of Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver: The proposed extension maintains most of the existing waiver initiatives. The Career Pathways Training Program will be closed out. Comments are due Aug. 21^st.

Home Home Care Minimum Wage to Increase by $0.35 on Jan. 1st: DOL notice and wage sheet provided.
6 days ago

Home Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Amidst MA Plan Changes and Disenrollment Concerns: This year's Medicare Annual Open Enrollment presents many beneficiaries with important Medicare Advantage plan changes for 2027. LeadingAge National has developed resources for members and reminds them of responsibilities in supporting enrollment decisions, while ensuring that beneficiary choice is protected.
6 days ago

Home LeadingAge NY Estimates ACF SSP Rate for 2027: LeadingAge NY estimates the 2027 ACF SSI and SSP benefit based on COLA.
7 days ago

Home Reminder: November Deadlines Approach for Wage Parity Reporting: November submission dates approach for agencies providing Medicaid home care in NYC, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.
7 days ago

Home Home Health and Hospice Updates from LeadingAge National: See news on HHVBP Annual Performance Reports, a new House bill, MA enrollment resource for providers, and more.
6 days ago

Home EQUAL and Enriched Housing Operating Assistance Program Updates for ACFs: Application processes for both funding programs are currently underway, with deadlines in November.
7 days ago

Home Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Underway Until Dec. 7th: Check out LeadingAge National’s Medicare Open Enrollment 2027: What You Need to Know resource for more information about Medicare Annual Open Enrollment and how your organization may be able to help those you serve with critical decisions about their Medicare benefits.
7 days ago

Home DOH Announces Distribution of Funding for Nursing Homes in Upcoming Payment Cycle: DOH announces upcoming payment for nursing homes.
13 days ago

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.

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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!
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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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