Home and Community-Based Services

3 days ago
Home and Community-Based Services DOH Posts Resources and Holds Webinars on MAID: DOH has posted guidance documents, transmitted DALs, and hosted webinars for providers in preparation for the Aug. 5^th effective date of the new Medical Aid in Dying law.

1 month ago
Home and Community-Based Services DOH Releases Heat-Related Guidance and Resources: Information will be useful to all members as we face some extremely hot days this week.

1 month ago
Home and Community-Based Services Be a Change Champion: Take the LeadingAge NY Innovations Survey: Help LeadingAge NY shape what’s next in long-term care and aging services by taking our survey.

2 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services Meeting with DOH Yields Updates on Topics for All DOH-Regulated Members: DOH provides reports on survey trends, upcoming compliance reports, SNALR voucher news, and more.

2 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services Recording of May 5th Lunch and Learn Regarding Hospice in the ALP Available: DOH webinar reviews key considerations when Medicaid-eligible ALP residents access hospice care.

Home and Community-Based Services USCIS Extends Haiti TPS Work Authorization to July 24th; LeadingAge Calls for Action: USCIS extended employment authorizations for Haitians with TPS until July 24^th. This is a placeholder pending action in the lower court.
17 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Makes Changes in Communication Around Weekly SMART Forms Surveys: DOH makes changes to address concerns voiced by LeadingAge NY.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services 2026 LeadingAge NY Legislative Bill Summary: The NYS Legislature concluded its work on June 5^th, ending the 2026 Legislative Session. LeadingAge NY's summary highlights LTC, aging services, and senior housing-related bills passed by both houses, along with the outcomes of other priority legislation. Members are encouraged to engage with elected officials in their districts over the summer to continue to highlight the issues important to older adults, caregivers, and providers.
23 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services USCIS Updates TPS Work Authorization Termination Dates: The employment authorization document termination date for Haitians with TPS and TPS holders from several other nations is now July 10^th, subject to developments in pending litigation.
24 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Important DOH Emergency Preparedness Reminders and Other HCS Updates: DOH urges members to validate their HCS information, including 24/7 contact.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Updated Q&As, Guidance, and Application Addenda Posted for RFA on Community Integration Funding Under Rural Health Transformation Program: Yates and Broome are also added to the list of rural counties. Please access the DOH site for the most up-to-date information.
23 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CMS Issues CY 2027 Home Health Proposed Rule: Rule includes a 2.4% update and significant program integrity changes for all Medicare providers.
23 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Submits SPAs for Nursing Home Reimbursement Increase and Capital Cut Restoration: NYS has submitted the Medicaid SPAs needed to implement the nursing home Medicaid reimbursement increase and capital cut restoration included in the SFY 2026-27 budget.
24 days ago