UPDATED October 26 — Visit this page regularly for current information, tools, and resources to help LeadingAge members plan for and respond to COVID-19.
MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
We are sharing the very latest with members. Subscribe to "LeadingAge Need to Know" via communications preferences in your MyLeadingAge account to receive email updates every weedkday morning. Register to join live online coronavirus policy updates on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- LeadingAge Need to Know (10/26/20) NEW
- Online Coronavirus Policy Update (10/21/20)
See an archive of all member updates.
LATEST INSIGHTS FROM LEADINGAGE
- HHS Provides Answers to LeadingAge Questions on New Vaccine Initiative (10/23/20)
- HHS Retracts Limits on use of PRF for Lost Revenues (10/22/20)
- Updates On PRF Phase 2 Payments and Phase 3 Eligibility Expansion (10/22/20)
- HUD Service Coordinator reporting deadline extended (10/22/20)
- Nursing Homes to Report Point-of-Care Testing Through NHSN (10/22/20)
- Survey: Cases, Isolation, Financial Strain in Affordable Senior Housing (10/21/20)
- Updates to PRF NH Infection Control Incentive Payments (10/19/20)
- CDC Adds Point-of-Care Testing Data Pathway to NHSN COVID-19 Module (10/16/20)
- HHS and CDC Announce Pharmacy Partnership Program for COVID-19 Vaccine (10/16/20)
- HUD Multifamily Issues Updated FAQs (10/14/20)
- Social Security Administration announces 2021 Increase (10/13/20)
- HUD postpones new CNA eTool launch (10/13/20)
- CDC issues eviction ban FAQs (10/12/20)
- IRS Extends Non-Filer EIP Deadline Until Nov. 21 (10/12/20)
- HHS Issues Helpful Clarifications on Infection Control and Phase 3 (10/9/20)
- LeadingAge Interview with Admiral Brett Giroir on COVID-19 Testing (10/6/20)
- White House Summarizes Steps Taken for Older Adults; Many LeadingAge Concerns Unaddressed (10/2/20)
- Select Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the Coronavirus Crisis (10/2/20)
- National Committee Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Report, Adopts LeadingAge Recommendations (10/2/20)
- Phase 3 Application for Provider Relief Opens Oct 5 (10/5/20) UPDATED
- Federal Funding Set Through December 11 (10/1/20)
- CMS Updates Testing Frequency Methodology (10/1/20)
- CMS Releases Memo Reiterating Emergency Prep Guidance (10/1/20)
- HUD issues first COVID-19 relief payments (9/30/20)
A complete timeline of insights, tools and useful links is available here.
LATEST TOOLS & RESOURCES
- Affordable Housing Reception and Sessions of Interest: LeadingAge Annual Meeting (10/26/20) NEW
- Senior Housing Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Updates (10/23/20)
- Nursing Home Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Update (10/23/20)
- Senior Housing Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Updates (10/16/20)
- Nursing Home Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Update (10/16/20)
- Provider Relief Fund Overview (10/9/20)
- Senior Housing Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Updates (10/9/20)
- BD Veritor Batch Testing Training for LeadingAge Members (10/9/20)
- Nursing Home Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Update (10/9/20)
- Senior Housing Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Updates (10/2/20)
- Nursing Home Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Update (10/2/20)
- Housing providers explore collaborations with health centers (10/1/20)
A complete timeline of insights, tools and useful links is available here.
LATEST ADVOCACY FROM LEADINGAGE
- LeadingAge Letter to CMS on Testing for Surveyors (9/30/20)
- LeadingAge Letter to CMS on Testing for Hospital Workers (9/30/20)
- COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act Introduced (9/21/20) UPDATED
- LeadingAge Congressional Asks (9/15/20)
A complete timeline of advocacy is available here.
QUESTIONS? Ask LeadingAge National, Your State Association, or Each Other: There are many ways to get help during this crisis. Staff at LeadingAge’s national office are always here for you. Contact our team directly or email us at covid@leadingage.org. If you have questions about local and state issues, contact your state association. Join the MyLeadingAge Member Community COVID-19 group to ask questions, access resources, and share best practices for dealing with the coronavirus.