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DOH Notices and Policies

Health Commissioner Declares Influenza Is No Longer Prevalent

Declaration indicates that providers subject to "flu mask regulation" are no longer required to have personnel who are not vaccinated against influenza wear a mask.

May 18, 2023

DOH Notices and Policies

LeadingAge NY Meets with Commissioner of Health James McDonald

The new Acting Commissioner of Health stressed his commitment to working collaboratively with long term care providers to address the challenges confronting them and the people they serve.

April 24, 2023

DOH Notices and Policies

PHHPC Meeting on Health Equity CON Regulations Prompts Additional Comment from LeadingAge NY

LeadingAge NY submitted supplemental comments on the draft health equity impact CON regulations highlighting the impact of the draft regulations on modest changes in nursing home beds and services that provide substantial benefits for residents.

April 3, 2023

DOH Notices and Policies

Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Income and Resource Allowances Increase in 2023

DOH posted the new allowances, along with the notice to be provided to beneficiaries and spouses at the time of admission or service initiation, in the February 2023 Medicaid Update.

April 3, 2023

DOH Notices and Policies

LeadingAge NY Comments on Health Equity CON and PPE Stockpile Draft Regulations

The Public Health and Health Planning Council will consider draft health equity CON regulations and an extension of the PPE stockpile regulations at its meeting on March 30th.

March 28, 2023

DOH Notices and Policies

DOH Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Report to Open April 3, 2023

Report must be submitted to DOH by June 1, 2023.

March 27, 2023

DOH Notices and Policies

Updates Posted to LeadingAge NY Nursing Home State Law Compliance Tool

The members-only matrix includes state legislation specific to nursing homes that was enacted from 2021 through February 2023, with links to related regulations and DOH guidance.

March 7, 2023

DOH Notices and Policies

State Outlines Plans for Medicaid Beneficiary Recertification; HHS Discusses PHE Unwind

Event sponsored by the United Hospital Fund focuses on efforts to ensure that individuals retain health coverage, while HHS shares unwind information with governors.

February 21, 2023

DOH Notices and Policies

New Medicaid Income Limits Expand Eligibility for Duals and Medically Needy

The income levels for Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries and for those in the Medically Needy category were raised to 138 percent of the FPL, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

February 21, 2023

DOH Notices and Policies

Capital Transformation Grants Announced

On Feb. 15, 2023, Governor Hochul announced the award of $658 million in capital grants for 127 projects to strengthen access to high-quality health care.

February 21, 2023
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