The bill cuts Medicaid funding and health insurance access, imposing burdensome and costly changes that are likely to impact NY’s long-term care, aging services, and senior housing providers. LeadingAge members actively worked to improve and ultimately oppose the massive package.

Issues discussed include extreme heat guidance, LHCSA HERDS reporting, CMP funding, and more. 

NYS released its highly anticipated MPA final report, a comprehensive document intended to lay the groundwork for addressing the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Document memorializes information provided to plans in late June and outlines requirements for member outreach during the final phase of single FI implementation based on most recent agreement with the court.

DHS has announced the termination of the TPS designations for Honduras and Nicaragua, which were set to expire on July 5^th. The Honduras notification and the Nicaragua notification will be formally published in the Federal Register on July 8^th, and in both cases the notice states that the termination will be effective 60 days following that publication date.

Providers are also encouraged to share training opportunities with staff. Those interested in nursing program must enroll by fall 2025.