LeadingAge National Government News: February 11, 2026
LeadingAge’s 2026 Policy Platform
LeadingAge’s approach to policy begins and ends with our members. Throughout the year, our eyes and ears are wide open, listening...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: February 11, 2026
ICYMI: Legislative Update | February 9, 2026
Action Alerts to Members with Legislators on Budget Committees
Contact your representative on House Appropriations and ask them to...
LeadingAge National Government News: February 4, 2026
House Votes to Pass Remaining Appropriations Bills; Shutdown Will End
On February 3, the House voted by a narrow margin — 217-214 — to fund the federal government, reopening key agencies that were shut...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: February 4, 2026
ICYMI: Legislative Update | February 2, 2026
Week 3 Recap & Week 4 Preview
Last week, the legislature began deeper budget discussions, with public testimony on...
LeadingAge National Government News: January 28, 2026
CDC Provides New “Up to Date” Definition for COVID Vaccination
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has provided a new definition of what constitutes...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: January 28, 2026
ICYMI: Legislative Update | January 27, 2026
Weeks 1 & 2 at the Kansas Legislature:
The first two weeks of the Kansas legislative session have moved quickly....
Another Successful Aging Services Day in the Books: Don’t Let Your Advocacy End Here
We had an incredible turnout at last week’s Aging Services Day at the Capitol. Over 100 senior care providers joined LeadingAge Kansas, KHCA, and KACE on January...
LeadingAge National Government News: January 21, 2026
CMS Begins SNF Data Validation Process
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially begun the Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Data Validation Process finalized in...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: January 21, 2026
Legislative Session Is Off to A Great Start
We're already in the thick of it with a fast-paced legislative session. Weekly legislative blasts will come out on...
LeadingAge National Government News: January 14, 2026
LeadingAge Joins CMS’ Oz in Hospice, Home Health Fraud Roundtables
LeadingAge National and LeadingAge California, along with federal partner organizations and providers, on January 9,...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: January 14, 2026
Insights from a Fellow Provider: Medicaid Applications and Renewals for Veterans
A fellow provider ran into some issues with a Medicaid application and renewal for...
LeadingAge National Government News: January 7, 2026
Seeking Member Input on Nursing Home Five Star Quality Rating System
LeadingAge asked the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in a December 19 letter for...