Early Monday morning, the final bills of the 2019-20 New York State Budget were passed in both the Senate and Assembly. After issuing a preliminary summary, LeadingAge NY policy staff is now reviewing the final budget in its entirety and will be issuing a comprehensive analysis this Thurs., April 4^th.

LTC benefiting from increased capital funding, but more work remains.

The amendments address the $2.3 billion budget gap that the Governor and State Comptroller announced earlier this month. Within the amendments, three actions are advanced in the Medicaid program to generate an additional $550 million in General Fund savings and to close the shortfall.

A coalition of advocates for the elderly and providers of long-term/post-acute care services traveled to Albany on Tues., Feb. 5^th to ask legislators and state officials to continue supporting the well-being of the seniors they serve.

LeadingAge NY members receive $33.75 million in funding for various projects.

This afternoon, Governor Cuomo presented his 2019 State of the State and offered some initial details on his 2019-2020 Executive Budget. LeadingAge NY policy staff will be reviewing the budget bills as they become available, and we will provide members with highlights and a comprehensive budget memo as we know more.

Hemp and its derivatives are now considered legal under federal law.

If signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, the measure will modify current Medicaid regulations and payment policy that prevent terminally ill residents of Assisted Living Programs from accessing hospice services.