As reported by LeadingAge National, the agency is ending the grace period for certain scored standards as of Oct. 1^st and, additionally, proposing two technical corrections to its NSPIRE scoring methodology.

Medicare coverage for certain lawfully present non-citizens will terminate on Jan. 4, 2027. In NYS, State-funded Medicaid coverage should be available for these individuals, if they meet other eligibility criteria.

On Sept. 15^th, Governor Hochul announced the launch of an enrollment drive for the expanded Energy Affordability Program, which can help save up to hundreds of dollars per year on utility costs for qualifying households.

Check out LeadingAge National’s Medicare Open Enrollment 2027: What You Need to Know resource for more information about Medicare Annual Open Enrollment and how your organization may be able to help those you serve with critical decisions about their Medicare benefits.

The first round of drawings for $10,000 each in Value First’s 5-Star Dining Program Sweepstakes will be held on Oct. 16^th. The three winners will be announced during the 2026 LeadingAge Annual Meeting, with three additional winners to be selected on Dec. 6^th. Enter today!

As reported by LeadingAge, based on feedback from the association and other stakeholders, HUD has announced a new, quarterly peer-to-peer call series for Multifamily Service Coordinators. Register for the Sept. 30^th call today.