LeadingAge NY wrote to Governor Hochul seeking a 30-day amendment to the Executive Budget that withdraws the proposal to competitively procure Medicaid MLTC contracts. The letter pointed out the importance of preserving consumer choice and access to the expertise of specialized plans sponsored by non-profit LTC providers. Our action alert for LTC providers is here.

Latest updates for providers of LTPAC and senior services.

EO extension has implications for workforce flexibilities and nursing home mandates.

Nursing home members urged to read memo in its entirety.

LeadingAge NY has clarified with the CDC that an individual is “up to date” on their COVID-19 vaccines if they have received all recommended doses of vaccine for which they are eligible.

Clarification on CDC outbreak testing recommendations when an outbreak occurs in the nursing home setting.

Members should encourage their direct care workers to sign up for this free resource.

Deadline for updates is Feb. 14, 2022.