Several changes are underway at the federal housing agency, including the removal of LGBTQ Equal Access protections and the cancellation of mental health trainings for Service Coordinators, as concerns linger over the effects of federal funding pauses on programs serving older adults.

The virtual gathering will bring LeadingAge staff and guest speakers together to explore how affordable housing can bolster members’ mission and long-term strategic goals.

LeadingAge supports these proposals, which include prohibiting discrimination based on the use of Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers and expanding the housing construction workforce.

DOH reminded MLTC plans last week that they are required to contract with 1115 Waiver Social Care Networks in compliance with the "MCO Policy Paper."

LeadingAge NY CEO Sebrina Barrett testified at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Health today, calling for increased investment in long-term care and aging services. In her testimony, she noted that the gap between Medicaid rates and costs is exacerbating staffing shortages and financial distress among providers.

The new secretary has spoken publicly about leveraging tax code-based tools, rather than direct subsidy, to invest in housing and signaled an effort to rescind equal access protections for HUD housing and shelter programs.