LeadingAge NY has created legislative handouts to represent the state budget priorities of all member service lines. Members are strongly encouraged to share these materials with legislative offices, either in person or via email, and point out the specific budget requests that matter most to you! Find your legislators here.

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.

Join us for this meeting to hear about the latest budget advocacy and press resources available! Member advocacy is critical right now, as we anticipate the release of one-house budget proposals in early March.

DOH has processed the federal portion of the “lump sum” payments enacted in 2024.

Members may be exempt from securing Opinion of Independent Accountant Statement if certain conditions are met.

LeadingAge NY and other stakeholders are eager to get the needs-based application process started as soon as possible.

Subgroup begins to define areas that could develop into quality measures.

The guidance recommends routine monitoring strategies to reduce leaks and moisture damage and the health risks associated with them.