Home and Community-Based Services

22 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent in NY: Declaration triggers certain actions for certain DOH-regulated entities.

2 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services NYSDOT Posts Funding Opportunity for Transportation of Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities: Grant applications will be accepted through Nov. 3, 2025.

4 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services NYS Rolls Out Free Community College Program: Program offers opportunity to NYS residents age 25-55 to pursue careers in certain high-demand areas.

4 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services Act Now to Advocate for Certified Home Health Agencies: Members are encouraged to complete a survey and take actionable steps using LeadingAge National resources.

4 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services DOH Provides Update on Technical Changes to CHRC System: Members are encouraged to keep us informed regarding any CHRC delays or challenges.

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Provides Updates on MOLST, MFP Progress, NHTD Waiver, and POC Webinar for Home Care: Recent DOH meeting yields various updates for providers throughout the continuum.
20 hours ago

Home and Community-Based Services Governor Signs Bills to Protect Workers and Authorize Nursing Home Equity Withdrawals, Vetoes Bill Banning For-Profit Hospice: Bills signed include legislation to prohibit exploitative training reimbursement agreements and prevent workplace violence, to authorize enhanced withdrawals of equity from certain nursing homes, and to dedicate nursing home staffing fines to recruitment and safety grants. The Governor vetoed a bill banning new and expanded for-profit hospice programs.
1 day ago

Home and Community-Based Services Deadline for LHCSA and ALP LHCSA Statistical Report Completion Is Dec. 31, 2025: This is a hard deadline; penalties will be imposed upon late submitters.
1 day ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Announces Awardees for Direct Caregiver Flexibility Training Centers: The Centers will provide regional HHA, PCA, and CNA training, as well as wrap-around supports.
1 day ago

Home and Community-Based Services Update: Governor Acts on 2025 Priority Legislation: LeadingAge NY provides a status update on all priority bills passed by the Legislature in 2025.
1 day ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Medicaid Spending In Line with Projections: Global Cap figures show a decrease in Medicaid enrollment and slightly elevated spending halfway through the State Fiscal Year.
1 day ago

Home and Community-Based Services Federal Home Health and Hospice Updates: New draft OASIS-E2 Guidance Manual, education on HHVBP, and updated LeadingAge Report Portals for home health and hospice.
1 day ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Highlights Office of Victim Services Reimbursement Program: DOH, in partnership with OVS, is reminding health care providers and facilities about the OVS reimbursement program for victims of crime for their out-of-pocket, crime-related expenses.
2 days ago

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.