@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

After a weeklong recess, the Legislature will return to Albany today to begin a critical stretch of the budget process. Lawmakers need to hear from you ASAP on our key issues!



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/968506495947149313

Monday, February 26, 2018

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

ACTION ALERT: Urge Congress to support H.R. 5003, legislation that would restore advance refunding of private activity & qualified 501(c)(3) bonds. These bonds can have a big impact on CCRCs’ ability to reduce their cost of capital.



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/968165133062148096

@KendraGonz922 Kendra N. Gonzalez

http://careercenter.leadingageny.​org/articles/Are-Cover-Letters-Relevant-Anymore?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Are+Cover+Letters+Really+Relevant+Anymore?&utm_campaign=LANY+AC+Feb+18



source https://twitter.com/KendraGonz922/status/967274829144625152

Friday, February 23, 2018

@donnnie Donnnie D

SSSSHHHHHH.... not so loud. Trump might hear and try to repeal it.



source https://twitter.com/donnnie/status/967179226226020352

Thursday, February 22, 2018

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

While LTPAC makes up over 30% of Medicaid Global Cap spending, providers have not received sufficient State financial support for critical health care infrastructure. Urge lawmakers to ensure adequate capital funding for LTPAC!



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/966694980197773314

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

. is right: the State must begin thinking creatively about how to expand the continuum of services in cost-effective ways. LeadingAge New York has developed a comprehensive LTPAC roadmap to assist in this effort: .



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/966413936479256576

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

Research has shown that service advisor programs in senior housing promote emotional well-being & stronger social supports, higher resident awareness of services, & better linkages between residents & needed services.



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/966029173570654210

Friday, February 16, 2018

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

The $42.6M in nursing home cuts included in this year’s Executive Budget would be devastating to facilities, many of whom are already facing significant financial hardship. Urge your lawmakers to reject these harmful proposals: .



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/964568475057512448

Thursday, February 15, 2018

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

State lawmakers will be in their district offices all next week on recess, providing a valuable opportunity for you to advocate on our key budget issues!



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/964155093670092801

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

With a rapidly aging population & widespread workforce shortages, New York State should be investing in ACF & assisted living options for low-income seniors. Urge your lawmakers to include these critical services in the final !



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/963492155724632065

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

The President’s FY 2019 HUD budget request, released yesterday, would cut HUD funding by more than 18 percent compared to FY 2017-enacted levels. Read ’s analysis here:



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/963431783097348096

Monday, February 12, 2018

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

Ami Schnauber, LeadingAge New York's Vice President of Advocacy & Public Policy, testifies on the need for additional LTPAC capital funding, ALP expansion, the creation of a Senior Housing Resident Service Advisor Program, & other initiatives that .



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/963187854208831488

@LizUFwnyha Liz Urbanski Farrell

Appreciate supportive state and federal funding levels but agreed, funding for care needs to reach payment adequacy for all providers, particularly those with high numbers of patients on Medicaid and Medicare.



source https://twitter.com/LizUFwnyha/status/963155550186950656

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

Despite making up over 30 percent of Medicaid global cap spending, the LTPAC sector has received only a small fraction of State financial support for the critical infrastructure needed to survive in today’s changing health care environment.



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/963137775183826946

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

New York’s 65 and over population is rapidly expanding, & consumers are already facing care & service gaps. The Executive Budget proposals will exacerbate the problem with a $407 million reduction in spending on aging services & supports.



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/963105741245730817

Thursday, February 8, 2018

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

Reminder: The Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Health/Medicaid will begin at 10 am on Mon., Feb. 12th & be streamed live on the Assembly & Senate websites!



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/961683638076301318

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

ICYMI: Ami Schnauber, LeadingAge New York’s Vice President of Advocacy & Public Policy, spoke with ’s about the key issues facing seniors & long term care providers this budget season.



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/961623995908022272

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

@GoliathDave David Goliath

Maybe NY needs to spend more on Senior's who paid taxes for decades instead of ever increasing dollars for six figure teacher teachers. Or maybe spend the money on Seniors instead of free college for people here illegally.



source https://twitter.com/GoliathDave/status/961419411285528582

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

TUNE IN: Ami Schnauber, LeadingAge New York's Vice President of Advocacy & Public Policy, will discuss the pressing issues confronting seniors & senior care providers on . Tune into your local Spectrum News channel at 8 pm!



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/961366492657922048

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

Thank you to all those who joined us in Albany today for our first 2018 Advocacy Day! LeadingAge New York is proud to partner with the Adult Day Health Care Council, , & other organizations as we call on elected officials to .



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/961030788111392768

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

LeadingAge New York & other advocates met with Senate central staff today to discuss our budget concerns.



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/961029062025252864

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

Special thanks to for taking some time out of today’s Human Services Budget Hearing to meet with & LeadingAge New York!



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/961025150220193792

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

Representatives from Fort Hudson Health System, , Mercy Living Center, and LeadingAge New York meet with Daniel MacEntee, chief of staff for Senator .



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/960959927501148160

@LeadingAgeNY LeadingAge New York

The first 2018 LeadingAge NY/Adult Day Health Care Council/ Advocacy Day is here! The number of seniors who call New York home is growing, but there are still critical gaps in care & service. Albany must increase funding for providers & programs that .



source https://twitter.com/LeadingAgeNY/status/960900996607160326