Home and Community-Based Services

4 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.

20 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.

4 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.

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.
4 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.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Updated Digital Budget Letters Now Available!: Please send these digital advocacy letters to state legislators and the Governor today, urging them to fund long-term care in the NYS budget. New letters now available, and more on the way!
5 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.
5 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.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Governor Signs Medical Aid in Dying Bill: The law includes conscience exemptions and takes effect in August.
5 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.
5 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge NY President and CEO Testifies at State Health Budget Hearing: LeadingAge NY President and CEO Sebrina Barrett testified at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Health/Medicaid today, calling for meaningful investments dedicated to long-term care and aging services.
5 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.