Advocacy

15 days ago
Advocacy LeadingAge NY Summary of One-House Budget Bills: LeadingAge NY provides a high-level summary of one-house bills, each of which contains investments and actions that respond to many LeadingAge NY priorities.

24 days ago
Advocacy Federal Budget Reconciliation Process Poses Threat to Medicaid Funding: LeadingAge National is urging members to take action, as federal budget reconciliation takes aim at Medicaid and other sources of funding that support services for older adults.

1 month ago
Advocacy LeadingAge NY Comprehensive Summary of 2025-26 Executive Budget Proposal: LeadingAge NY provides a summary of the health, Medicaid, and housing proposals advanced by the Governor that may impact members.

2 months ago
Advocacy SFY 2025-26 Executive Budget Initial Member Message: This afternoon, Governor Hochul presented her SFY 2025-26 Executive Budget Proposal, releasing the budget briefing book entitled “Your Family is My Fight” along with accompanying budget bills. LeadingAge NY provides a high-level summary of the proposals relevant for members as we understand them so far.

2 months ago
Advocacy LeadingAge NY Summary of Governor Hochul's 2025 State of the State Address: Summary includes highlights and specific measures that may impact LeadingAge NY members.

Advocacy 2025-26 State Budget Materials: View the 2025-26 State Budget materials here.
2 months ago

Advocacy Public Affairs Council: View resources and updates from LeadingAge New York's new Public Affairs Council here.
2 years ago

Advocacy Legislative Action Center: View LeadingAge New York's advocacy materials and connect with your lawmakers.

Advocacy 2025 Advocacy Day: LeadingAge NY's 2025 Advocacy Day will be held on Feb. 4, 2025. Please register as soon as possible – we need your voice in Albany!
4 months ago

Advocacy Legislative Bulletin: Did you miss an issue of the Legislative Bulletin? Current and past issues are posted here.

Advocacy Advocacy and Public Policy News: Keep up to date on the latest budgetary, legislative, and political developments in New York State.

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Support New Investments in Senior Housing Development and Preservation
Ensure Access to Assisted Living in SFY 2025-26
Invest in HCBS to Ensure Access to High-Quality Services
Support Consumer Choice and Access to High-Quality Managed Long-Term Care
Support Adult Day Health Care in This Year's Budget
Oppose an Increase in Nursing Home & LTC Provider Penalties
Support CCRC Revitalization Legislation!
Oppose New Unfunded Mandates on Nursing Homes!
Support Assisted Living Program Rebasing Legislation!
Oppose an Increase in Penalties for Adult Care Facilities
Oppose Further Restrictions on Psychotropic Medications in Nursing Homes and ACFs
Affordable Independent Senior Housing Assistance Program
Authorize Certified Medication Aides (CMAs) in Nursing Homes!
Support Role of the Nurse in Adult Care Facilities
Support Streamlining Medical Evaluations in ALPs!
Urge Congress to Protect Medicaid in 2025!
Congress is preparing to pass a budget resolution to move forward on tax and spending priorities. Members are encouraged to write to your members of Congress to urge them not to include Medicaid cuts or harmful changes as part of budget reconciliation or other legislation.
Urge State Legislators to Fund Resident Assistants in Affordable Senior Housing!
LeadingAge NY strongly urges members to send our digital advocacy letters to legislators TODAY, asking them to fund Resident Assistants in affordable senior housing. Share these new grassroots advocacy flyers with staff and residents!
Urge Governor Hochul to Eliminate the Daily HERDS Survey!
Nursing homes and ACFs have been completing the daily HERDS survey for over four years. LeadingAge NY thanks members for their advocacy thus far and encourages members to send an email to the Governor urging the elimination of this burdensome requirement.
Urge State Legislators to Invest in Nursing Home Rates and Improve Access to Quality Care!
LeadingAge NY strongly urges members to send our digital advocacy letters to legislators TODAY, asking them to increase nursing home Medicaid rates by 20 percent and restore harmful cuts to capital reimbursement. Share digital letters with your network of advocates such as board members, staff, families, and volunteers!
Urge Congress to Oppose Implementation of Federal Nursing Home Staffing Standards!