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Advocacy and Public Policy News

Advocacy and Public Policy News

LeadingAge New York Unveils 2016 Public Policy Agenda

Association outlines a series of legislative, regulatory and policy objectives for 2016.

January 12, 2016

Advocacy and Public Policy News

Minimum Wage and Minimum Wage Reimbursement Tax Credit

Coming this Dec. 31st, there will be some increases.

December 29, 2015

Advocacy and Public Policy News

Breastfeeding Mothers’ Bill of Rights

A new law in regards to breastfeeding mothers' will go into effect Jan. 1st.

December 28, 2015

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
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