For Immediate Release
The 2026 Legislative Session concluded earlier this month, marking the end of legislative action on a wide range of policy issues. As attention shifts from policymaking to election activities, state elected officials are increasingly focused on the upcoming primary and general elections. This article provides an overview of several notable political developments.
PPL and CDPAP/SFI Back in the News
While concerns and challenges surrounding New York's transition to a single statewide fiscal intermediary (SFI) for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) have continued, the issue received limited attention during the recently concluded 2026 Legislative Session. However, legal challenges to the transition remain active and continue to evolve at both the federal and state levels.
State Announces First Round of EXPRESS NY Regulatory Reforms
Governor Hochul recently announced the first 50 regulatory reform actions under the State's EXPRESS NY initiative, an effort intended to identify opportunities to simplify regulatory requirements, improve government efficiency, and reduce administrative burdens. The actions span 22 state agencies and were selected from nearly 4,000 recommendations submitted through the initiative's public portal, as well as proposals identified by state agencies through an internal review process.
HCANYS and IPRO are wrapping up their Emerging Infectious Disease preparedness initiative, a grant-funded effort to strengthen infectious disease readiness across the home and community-based services sector. Most recently, 175 aides and agency staff participated in a specialized infection prevention and patient safety training, with the project concluding this week with the final webinar in its five-part educational series.
Register Now: HCA Exclusive Webinar on Health Plan-Provider Emergency Preparedness, June 25
Outbreaks, public health emergencies, and severe weather don’t wait for plans and providers to get on the same page. When a patient depends on both a health plan and a home care agency, the speed and coordination of that relationship keep care, medications, equipment, and transportation flowing. On Wednesday, June 25, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., HCANYS is hosting an exclusive webinar built around this exact challenge.
For Your Calendar: Upcoming Wellpoint Federal’s Home Health, Hospice Education Training Sessions
Wellpoint Federal, New York’s principal Jurisdiction 6 home health and hospice Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), will be offering several education/training sessions over the next two weeks.