The Senate and Assembly one-house budget bills were printed late in the evening of March 9^th. LeadingAge NY provides a high-level summary of key budget initiatives as we work to comprehensively review and analyze the two proposals and their potential impacts on member organizations.

As Governor Hochul has launched the EXPRESS NY online portal to collect stakeholder feedback, LeadingAge NY wants to hear from members how state regulations, policies, and practices are impacting their ability to house and serve older adults.

All LeadingAge NY members are strongly encouraged to call state legislative offices on the morning of Wed., March 4^th.

HUD proposes that PHAs and MFH owners be able to terminate assistance for non-compliance with work requirements or time limits. If the rule advances as proposed, older adults would be exempt, but family members, caregivers, and aging services workers could lose housing.

Read more about the positive impact of the first-ever Resident Assistance Advocacy Day at the NYS Capitol.

Please send digital letters to legislators, and share the links with your colleagues, board members, and volunteers. This is a critical moment to keep the funding needs of long-term care and aging services providers top of mind for decision-makers.