Loan repayment program would be available to nurses working in certain settings and services in underserved communities.

Another 25 nursing homes receive letters requesting staffing penalty payments; DOH issues shortage determinations for CY 2025.

Nursing home providers have until Dec. 3^rd to review the State’s capital rate calculations.

DOH agrees to restore 10% capital cut before SPA approval, acknowledges replacement case mix will not be ready for January 2027.

Nursing homes in eligible counties are urged to contact the National League for Nursing to begin posting job openings.

NY regulations could limit the impact of some of the CMS changes, if they are adopted.

Any questions may be sent to immunize@health.ny.gov.

Facilities are asked to complete the survey in preparation for the cold weather season by Dec. 15, 2026.