LeadingAge New York

10/22/2026

Credit to Governor Kathy Hochul for recognizing the growing need for services for older New Yorkers.

The Master Plan for Aging is a blueprint to bring care into the modern era — but a blueprint only works if we build. It is time to start acting on it.

10/15/2026

Reimbursement rates remain a major barrier for long-term care providers.

Most residents rely on Medicaid — yet for years most providers have only been reimbursed for about 70% of the cost of care.

Recent state budgets have made some progress. But there’s still a long way to go to close that gap.

10/14/2026

Congratulations, Jasmine!

Jasmine Slater Small joined NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur in 2019 and has since dedicated her career to helping fellow nurses grow and succeed.

Now, she's one of just 16 professionals statewide to receive LeadingAge New York's 2026 Employee of Distinction Award.

Congratulations, Jasmine, on this well-deserved recognition! https://on.nyc.gov/3Un7EcZ

10/08/2026

Another tough state budget year is ahead. We understand the challenges, but the need for long-term care isn’t slowing down.

The hard truth: current funding doesn’t cover the actual cost of care.

That’s why we’re fighting to protect every dollar we’ve already secured for long-term care funding and urging greater investment in the years to come.

10/06/2026

Many thanks to the LeadingAge New York member leaders who joined us in Albany for our inaugural CEO Forum yesterday. It was a great day of networking, learning, and dialogue on the key issues shaping our sector. A special thank you to LeadingAge’s Katie Smith Sloan and Jodi Eyigor for joining as well!

10/01/2026

The Resident Assistant program helps older adults stay connected to the resources they need, right in their own community. By supporting this program, we can help avoid costlier options like assisted living or nursing homes down the road.

It’s a win for older adults and a smart investment for our state.

We’re urging state lawmakers to support this program because independence and affordability shouldn’t be at odds.

09/25/2026

While much of our focus is on Albany, the fight for better long-term care doesn’t stop at the state line.

We need federal partners to step up too, investing in long-term care and ensuring that every New Yorker gets the quality care they need, right now.

This is a call to action for leaders at every level of government.

09/25/2026

Since 2020, 23 nursing homes have closed statewide, wiping out thousands of beds and increasing waiting lists for patients who need long-term care now.

The root cause? As ArchCare notes in this The New York Times story, inadequate state Medicaid reimbursement rates don't cover the true cost of care and are exacerbating the crisis.

New York lawmakers: this has to be a priority. Our aging population can’t wait.

As the oldest baby boomers turn 80, researchers worry there won’t be enough room in nursing facilities for a rapidly graying nation.

09/23/2026

Investing today to save tomorrow. We’re optimistic that Governor Kathy Hochul’s office will listen to stakeholders on the Master Plan for Aging.

Yes, these recommendations come with a cost, but smart investment now means real savings for our state down the road.

Supporting older New Yorkers isn't just the right thing to do — it’s the fiscally responsible one, too.

09/22/2026

Congratulations, Crystal!