LeadingAge National Government News: July 8, 2026
2026 Regulatory Agenda from OMB
On July 3, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs published the 2026 Regulatory Plan...
House Candidate Meet & Greets – Get Registered Now!
Join us, and other healthcare professionals from various associations, for regional candidate meet-and-greet events where members can engage directly with candidates running for state office and...
UnitedHealthcare Part D & HealthDirect Update
LeadingAge Kansas has received a notice from LeadingAge National regarding a potential disruption affecting some long-term care residents.
Effective July 1, 2026, HealthDirect is no longer an in-network pharmacy...
LeadingAge National Government News: July 1, 2026
New SNF Reports Now Available in LeadingAge Report Portal
New Five Star Reports are now available for nursing home members in the LeadingAge Report Portal. These reports...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: July 1, 2026
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ICYMI: Save the Date – 2026 Advocacy & Election Year Events
LeadingAge Kansas Submits Comments on HCBS-FE Policy Proposals
Reminder: State-Licensed Providers: Involuntary Discharge Reporting...
Election Year Toolkit Now Available for Members
As we head into a busy election season, LeadingAge Kansas is excited to announce that our 2026 Election Year Toolkit is now available to members through...
LeadingAge National Government News: June 24, 2026
OIG Report Cites Concerns with Hospice Enrollment Eligibility Costing Medicare $255.1 Million
A report released by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) on June 23 found that...
Reminder: State-Licensed Providers: Involuntary Discharge Reporting Continues in FY 2027
As a reminder, the involuntary discharge reporting requirement for state-licensed only providers will continue beginning July 1, 2026, as part of the FY 2027...
Save the Date: 2026 Advocacy & Election Year Events
The 2026 election cycle is already underway, and LeadingAge Kansas is committed to ensuring the voices of aging services providers are heard throughout the...
LeadingAge National Government News: June 10, 2026
CDC Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on June 1 titled...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: June 10, 2026
Medicaid Eligibility and MCO Payment Issues
LeadingAge Kansas has heard growing concerns from providers about delays in Medicaid eligibility determinations, particularly for HCBS participants. Challenges...
LeadingAge National Government News: June 3, 2026
LeadingAge Comments on FY 2027 SNF PPS Rule
LeadingAge submitted comments on June 1 on the Fiscal Year 2027 Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Prospective Payment...