Home and Community-Based Services

27 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.

5 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.

5 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.

5 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 Long-Term Care Provider Associations Meet with DOH: The meeting yielded updates on HERDS reporting, CHRC, and more.
13 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Federal Updates for Home Health and Hospice: Latest updates from LeadingAge National.
13 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Slides and Recording of DOH Respiratory Update Webinar Now Available: Questions or requests for additional information may be sent to DOH at immunize@health.ny.gov.
20 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services State Opens 2025 Cost Report for NHTD and TBI Waivers: Deadline for report submission is April 30, 2026; webinar scheduled for Jan. 14, 2026.
20 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services 2026 Home Health Payment Rule Analysis Available: Other aspects of the rule are a mixed bag.
13 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services CMS Announces MAHA ELEVATE Model, Will Issue NOFO in Early 2026: The MAHA ELEVATE Model will provide approximately $100 million to many types of eligible organizations, including senior living communities, to fund three-year cooperative agreements for up to 30 proposals that promote health and prevention for Original Medicare beneficiaries.
14 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services 2026 Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment Rule Finalized: The final rule resulted in an 80% reduction in cuts compared to the proposed rule. Slides providing an overview are available.
20 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Trump Administration Imposes New Limits on Employment Authorization Documents for Legal Immigrants: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued new restrictions on the duration and renewal of employment authorization documents for lawfully present immigrants.
20 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.