Home and Community-Based Services

20 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 Reminder: Approaching Deadline for LHCSA and ALP LHCSA Statistical Report Completion: Reports are due Dec. 31, 2025.
13 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.
13 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Register Now for Jan. 7th Webinar: Empowering Older Adults with Technology for Healthy Aging: This webinar will help senior living providers explore how to move residents beyond initial curiosity toward meaningful, sustained use of digital tools that support healthy and productive aging. Free to LeadingAge NY members.
20 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Medicare ACCESS Model Seeks to Expand Technology-Supported Care: The new model seeks to expand access to technology-supported care for chronic conditions through an outcome-based payment arrangement. Applications are due April 1^st.
20 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Health Equity Impact Assessment Requirements Reviewed by PHHPC: The Public Health and Health Planning Council discussed the HEIA requirements and received updates from the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care and the Nursing Home CON Ad Hoc Committee.
13 days ago

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

Home and Community-Based Services Safety and Violence Education Training Webinar Available: Jan. 13^th webinar will focus on both young adults and older adults in community settings.
20 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Home Care Minimum Wage Increases Jan. 1, 2026: Wages increase by $0.55 per hour for home care aides upstate and downstate.
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.