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November 18, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Immigration Policy Updates

Automatic extensions of employment authorization documents have been eliminated for certain categories of legal immigrants. Members should ensure that they are prepared for immigration enforcement actions.

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November 12, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Shutdown: Possible Deal Would Fund Programs, Extend Telehealth, Pay for SNAP

Although the path forward for this month’s federal SNAP and LIHEAP benefits remains uncertain, NYS is taking steps to ensure that beneficiaries receive immediate assistance.

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November 11, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

State Submits Application for Federal Rural Health Transformation Funding

CMS is expected to announce state awards by the end of the calendar year.

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November 10, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Medicare Telehealth Coverage Updates

CMS issued updated guidance on Medicare telehealth coverage days before a federal budget deal was announced that would extend telehealth flexibilities through Jan. 31, 2026.

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October 21, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

CMS Updates Shutdown Guidance on Surveys and Medicare Claims

CMS has released updates to guidance on Medicare claims processing and survey activities during the federal shutdown.

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September 9, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

State Preparing to Apply for Grant Funding to Support Rural Health Care

DOH met with stakeholders to discuss ideas to include in the Rural Health Transformation Plan that is a requirement of the application.

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September 2, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Rural Health Recommendations Sought for Federal Grant Application

LeadingAge NY is seeking member input for purposes of informing the State's application for federal funding under the recently enacted Rural Health Transformation Program.

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August 5, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

LeadingAge National Calls for Updates to CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance

The letter to the new CDC director urges swift updates to outdated infection control and respiratory virus guidance for health care settings.

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July 28, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Updates on Trump Administration Immigration Actions and New Resource for Members

Updates on recent terminations of legal status for immigrants from certain countries and court decisions, as well as a new LeadingAge National resource for members.

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July 15, 2025

Federal Budget and Policy Actions

Trump Administration Imposes New Restrictions on Federal Public Benefits for Immigrants

Four federal agencies have issued coordinated guidance and notices that expand the list of federally-funded programs that are off limits to certain categories of lawfully-present immigrants. 

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