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Advocacy and Public Policy News

Advocacy and Public Policy News

Additional Funding for Housing and Community-Based Services

Thanks to your advocacy we have achieved a preliminary victory on 2016 funding for senior housing and services programs. Now we have to make sure these essential services get the funding increases they need.

November 12, 2015

Advocacy and Public Policy News

2016 Legislative Session Calendar

Mark your calendars!

November 10, 2015

Advocacy and Public Policy News

Eldercare Associations Issue Joint Memo of Support for CHHA EPS Legislation

LeadingAge New York, the Home Care Association of New York State and the NYS Association of Health Care Providers issued a memo of support for A.8171 (Gottfried)-S.5878 (Hannon), earlier today. The bill amends certified home health agency episodic payment system rebasing language. 

June 11, 2015

Advocacy and Public Policy News

Advocacy Alert! Six Legislative Session Days Remain

Please help ensure that our priorities are addressed in Albany during these critical remaining days.

June 9, 2015

Advocacy and Public Policy News

38th Annual National Nursing Assistant Week

Thurs., June 11 marks the start of the 2015 National Nursing Assistants Week.

June 9, 2015

Advocacy and Public Policy News

CARE Act Moves to Governor for Approval

The legislation allows hospital patients to appoint a friend or family member as a caregiver to help with post hospital discharge-related tasks.

June 2, 2015

Advocacy and Public Policy News

Apply Today for the LeadingAge NY IGNITE Leadership Academy

The application deadline is Mon., June 1.

May 26, 2015

Advocacy and Public Policy News

PRAC Capital Needs Survey

Help us advance our advocacy for PRAC preservation by taking a few minutes to fill out this important survey.

May 19, 2015

Advocacy and Public Policy News

HCR to Hold ConPlan Hearings

The hearings are a chance for housing providers to comment on the State's priorities.

May 19, 2015

Advocacy and Public Policy News

Advocacy Alert! Support an Increase to SSI and PNA Rates for Low-income Seniors

Send an email to your lawmakers, urging them to support and co-sponsor A.7393 (Brindisi)-S.5151 (Little).

May 12, 2015
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