Home and Community-Based Services

12 days 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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.

3 months ago
Home and Community-Based Services NY Unveils Master Plan for Aging Final Report: NYS released its highly anticipated MPA final report, a comprehensive document intended to lay the groundwork for addressing the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues DAL Updating Personal Care Aide Training Program: Application process is now digitized.
13 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Quantifying How the 2025 Reconciliation Law Will Affect the Uninsured Rate in NYS and Beyond: KFF brief highlights the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate of additional uninsured people in the U.S.
18 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Impacts of Potential Federal Government Shutdown on Aging Services: LeadingAge National outlines what a federal government shutdown would mean for HHS, HUD, and LeadingAge members.
19 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services QIVAPP Funds to Flow in Early October: LHCSAs will receive State funds directly from MLTC plans.
19 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services DOH Issues Advisory on Reporting Requirements for Respiratory Virus Season: All health care provider settings should review for proper compliance.
16 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Request for Member Input: 2026 Advocacy and Public Policy Priorities: This is the last chance to submit your top priorities and help shape our 2026 Advocacy Agenda! Members are asked to submit your organization's 2026 policy priorities via this online form by today, Tues., Sept. 30^th.
19 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services Hospice HOPE Tool Implementation Kicks Off Oct. 1st: Please note recent considerations on the tool.
19 days ago

Home and Community-Based Services LeadingAge NY Writes to Governor on Priority Legislation: LeadingAge NY has sent six letters to the Governor on priority legislation and encourages members to join us in advocacy.
19 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.