DOH has posted guidance documents, transmitted DALs, and hosted webinars for providers in preparation for the Aug. 5^th effective date of the new Medical Aid in Dying law.

MedPAC releases data book on health care spending and the Medicare program.

Only nursing homes that applied in 2025 are eligible for the 2026 round; applications are due Aug. 19^th.

Federal approval of last year's increase will enable payment of the federal share of funding; the State share was distributed in March.

Redetermination and penalty reduction requests are due by Aug. 6^th.

Nursing home members received facility-specific impact estimates of FY27 State Budget funding provisions late last week.