The Senate is considering legislation that would cut at least $800 billion in federal funding from the Medicaid program (the largest cut in American history). The budget bill would deeply harm older adults and the mission-driven, nonprofit providers who serve them, particularly in NY. Please click here to read more and urge Congress to reject the proposed budget bill!

The reconciliation text released by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on June 16^th includes permanent changes to the LIHTC, which LeadingAge supports, but does not include policies the association has been guarding against since early this year, such as a limitation on or elimination of tax exemption for municipal bonds.

Deadline for reporting fast approaching.

Important clarifications regarding new report.

DOH is attempting to refine public posting of materials and scoring mechanism.

The committee will explore changes in character and competence reviews, related party transactions, and additional conditions on new owners.

Members are reminded to be vigilant.

Following resolution of issue, Department has resumed normal work process and procedure.