LeadingAge NY successfully opposed several bills that were delivered to the Governor for action and would have unnecessarily imposed duplicative and/or burdensome administrative requirements. Click here for a review of recent executive actions on bills, along with LeadingAge NY's letters of opposition or support.

As reported by our colleagues at LeadingAge National, President Biden signed into law the American Relief Act, 2025, providing funds to extend FY 2025 appropriations to federal agencies including HHS and HUD through March 14, 2025.

Urge Governor Hochul to support funding for Resident Assistants in affordable independent senior housing. Send a letter to the Governor TODAY, and share these additional advocacy materials with your residents!

In recent days, President-elect Trump has nominated several individuals to key leadership positions impacting health, housing, and aging services.

The general elections have concluded, and several open seats in the State Legislature have now been filled. LeadingAge NY shares the apparent winners from several key races and opportunities to engage with the winning candidates.

In a memo released Sept. 26, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reminded nursing homes of requirements to ensure residents can exercise their right to vote.

The new law takes effect on Dec. 26, 2024. At that time, nursing homes will be required to publicly post the individual star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures in the same manner the overall CMS star ratings are currently posted.

DEADLINE APPROACHING: Members are asked to submit your organization's 2025 policy priorities via this online form by this Fri., Oct. 4^th. Your input will be included in the formulation of our 2025 Advocacy and Public Policy Agenda.