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Resident Voting Rights: Is Your Facility Meeting Its Obligations?
Residents in long-term care facilities face unique challenges exercising their basic rights compared to people living in the community, including participating in national, state, and local elections. As we gear […]
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Implementing Regulations Stymie Medicaid Access and Reimbursement for Undocumented Residents Over Age 65
Beginning on January 1, 2024, New York expanded access to Medicaid coverage for nursing home residents who lack legal immigration status. Under the new law, undocumented non-citizens in New York […]
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The Aging Prison Population: A Nursing Home Dilemma
In New York State and throughout the country, policymakers are struggling with the healthcare needs of a rapidly aging prison population. Prisons and jails have a constitutional obligation to provide […]
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Medical Aid in Dying Act Gains Momentum But Legislature Fails to Act
Since 2016, the New York State legislature has been considering a measure known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow terminally ill people to access life-ending medication. […]
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In High Demand: The Implications of Recreational Marijuana & CBD Use in New York Skilled Nursing Facilities
In recent years, New York State has joined a growing number of states loosening restrictions on the use of marijuana. First, in 2014, New York enacted the Compassionate Care Act, […]
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New York State Passes 2025 Budget: Impact on Your Health Care Facility
Over the weekend, New York State passed the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 which included numerous provisions regarding Medicaid, reimbursement, and even collections which will impact your health care facility. […]
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Path to PRUCOL: Undocumented Residents Now Eligible For Medicaid
Nursing homes and other healthcare facilities have long grappled with complex questions regarding Medicaid eligibility for residents who lack legal immigration status. In many cases, a facility may not even […]
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Medical Debt No Longer Reportable to Credit Reporting Agencies
The rising cost of health care in recent years has led to a significant increase in medical debt, with far-reaching impact on New York consumers and their credit. On December […]
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New Legislation Provides Bill of Rights for LGBTQIA+ Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
While significant strides have been made in recent years towards combatting discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals, it can still be difficult for some residents in senior living and long-term care settings […]
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New York State Considers Providing Long-Term Care Benefits for Residents
In recent years, several states have sought new ways to address the growing demand for long-term care among their aging residents. Washington state became the first state to enact a state-run […]
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