Home and Community-Based Services

16 hours ago
Home and Community-Based Services Governor Announces Statewide Effort to Streamline Regulations and Improve How Government Works: Online portal will accept suggestions through April 3^rd.

7 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services 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.

22 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services 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.

1 month ago
Home and Community-Based Services State Issues DAL Regarding EISEP Services: Non-medical services provided through EISEP by LHCSAs do not require a practitioner's order.

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

Home and Community-Based Services Governor Announces Statewide Effort to Streamline Regulations and Improve How Government Works: Online portal will accept suggestions through April 3^rd.
16 hours ago

Home and Community-Based Services Updated Digital Budget Letters Now Available!: Please continue to send these digital advocacy letters to state legislators and the Governor, urging them to fund long-term care in the NYS budget. New nursing home letters now available!
2 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Proposes Regulatory Changes to Assessments for Personal Care and CDPAS: Proposes allowing LPNs to join RNs in completing initial assessments for utilization of PCS and CDPAS.
8 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services SMART Platform Goes Live for LHCSA HERDS Reporting: Training provides tips on new platform; one-time supplemental survey on LHCSA IV infusions is included in the survey.
8 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Deadline Approaching: 2024 Hospice Cost and Utilization Report & 2024 CHHA and LTHHCP Statistical Report/Cost and Utilization Report Due March 6th: Providers are encouraged to submit early.
1 day ago

Home and Community-Based Services 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.
7 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues 2025 Questionnaire and Attestation for ADHC Programs: New version of the digital survey includes standard PSR questions, as well as HCBS Final Rule compliance questions.
8 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Urges SADC Programs to Update Medical Information on PCSPs with Member Assistance: SADC programs should expect this update from MLTC plans.
8 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.