LeadingAge NY warns of an escalating statewide crisis, with chronic underfunding and soaring operating costs driving long-term care providers to the brink of closure.

LeadingAge NY is deeply frustrated that, despite more than $300 million being awarded to advance health information technology and cybersecurity in NY, not a single long-term care provider received funding.

“The state budget reflects the state’s priorities, and, once again, it appears that the needs of our most vulnerable family members and neighbors – those who require long-term, 24/7 nursing care – are not a priority in Albany,” said Sebrina Barrett, president and CEO of LeadingAge New York.

A coalition of state legislators is joining LeadingAge NY to highlight the needs of older adults in nursing homes and their caregivers as state budget discussions intensify. Advocates are requesting the restoration of harmful cuts to capital funding and additional needed investments in Medicaid rates for those receiving care in NY’s nursing homes.

The needs of older adults and their caregivers must be a priority in the state budget, urged LeadingAge NY President and CEO Sebrina Barrett at a joint legislative hearing on health and Medicaid today.

LeadingAge NY announced the selection of Sebrina Barrett as its incoming president and CEO. Barrett takes the helm of the 350-member organization following the retirement of James Clyne, Jr.

LeadingAge NY is pleased to announce the graduation of the eighth class of the IGNITE Leadership Academy.

The New York State budget for fiscal year 2023-24 approved in Albany this week provides desperately needed Medicaid rate increases to hospitals, nursing homes, and Assisted Living Programs. However, due to 15 years of inaction, increases in cost of care, regulatory requirements, and a statewide health care workforce crisis, the 7.5 percent Medicaid rate increase provided to nursing homes is not enough to ensure access to care.