Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities

2 days ago
Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities DOH Receptive to Suggestions to Update Mandated ACF/AL Forms: Effort will begin by looking at medical evaluation forms.

2 days ago
Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities Governor Announces Statewide Effort to Streamline Regulations and Improve How Government Works: Online portal will accept suggestions through April 3^rd.

9 days ago
Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities DOH Offers Universal Safety Training to ACFs and Nursing Homes: Training is in person in Albany, with limited capacity. Registration is required.

9 days ago
Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities DOH Issues Guidance Regarding ALP Residents Accessing Hospice Care: DOH provides guidance regarding policy change to allow Medicaid-eligible ALP residents to access hospice services.

9 days ago
Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities Upcoming Report Due Dates and Related Updates for ACF and Assisted Living Members: Updates on ALR quality measures and Consumer Summary, adult home roster, and ACF Financial Report.

Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities LeadingAge NY Provides More Details Regarding ALR Quality Measures and Public Posting Requirements: Consumer Summary is due to DOH by Jan. 31^st.
23 days ago

Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities Federal Shutdown Could Impact Telehealth Flexibilities and Hospital-at-Home Extender: Take steps to minimize the impact and help advocate for more permanent flexibilities.
24 days ago

Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities Impact on Members of Potential Federal Government Shutdown: Federal agencies that are currently funded through Jan. 30^th face a Saturday shutdown.
24 days ago

Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities OMIG Further Refines ALP Audit Protocols: OMIG includes effective dates for change allowing NPs and PAs to sign ALP Medical Evaluations.
0 month ago

Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities DOH Releases Details on Rural Health Transformation Grant Plans: NYS has released additional information on its intentions for the $212 million it was awarded under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
24 days ago

Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities LeadingAge NY Comprehensive Summary of 2026-27 Executive Budget: LeadingAge NY provides a summary of the health, Medicaid, and housing proposals advanced by the Governor that may impact members and the people you serve.
24 days ago

Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities DOH Offers Learning Resources on Variety of Topics: Resources include 'Lunch and Learn' recordings from the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, as well as Person-Centered Care Resources.
24 days ago

Assisted Living and Adult Care Facilities DOH Consolidates HCS Roles and Creates Resource for Coordinators: Members with HCS accounts should be aware. No action is needed.
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Reject Proposed Cuts to Home Health Care and Support Strong HUD Funding
LeadingAge National provides several important advocacy alerts, including alerts urging CMS to rescind proposed cuts to home health Medicare FFS payment rates, urging Congress to support strong HUD funding, and urging Congress to support foreign-born workers in aging services. Please take action today using these simple links!
Urge Congress to Protect Medicaid in 2025!
Congress is moving through the budget reconciliation process, which aims to reduce federal spending by approximately $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years. Given the significant amount of savings being sought, Medicaid is a highly likely source of cuts (potentially up to $880 billion). Write to your members of Congress today to urge them not to include Medicaid cuts or harmful changes as part of budget reconciliation bills or other legislation.