January 3, 2026

Rhode Island’s adult day care and community-based care sector is entering 2026 shaped by a continued policy shift away from institutional care and toward services that support aging in place. Over the past several months, the state has expanded and refined its Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) framework, reinforcing a long-standing strategy to reduce […]

Montana’s adult day care and community-based care sector is entering 2026 shaped by policy decisions aimed at stabilizing services in a state defined by rural geography and an aging population. Over the past several months, Montana has expanded Medicaid support for home- and community-based services as part of broader efforts to address workforce shortages and

New Hampshire’s adult day care and community-based care sector is entering 2026 amid policy changes designed to stabilize the workforce and protect access to services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Recent Medicaid rate adjustments and workforce-focused initiatives signal a continued commitment to home- and community-based services, even as providers navigate rising demand and

Maine’s adult day care and community-based care sector is heading into 2026 amid important policy and funding developments that directly affect how services are delivered and sustained. On one side, the state is moving forward with legislation to strengthen aging services through increased funding for community support programs. On the other, MaineCare, the state’s Medicaid

Hawaii’s adult day care and community-based care sector is entering 2026 under growing pressure from two converging realities: a rapidly aging population and persistent workforce challenges across long-term care services. In response, the state has expanded Medicaid support for home- and community-based services, signaling a renewed focus on keeping older adults supported within their communities

Idaho’s adult day care and community-based care sector is facing renewed pressure as recent Medicaid reimbursement rate cuts begin to take effect. Entering 2026, providers across the state are raising concerns that reduced Medicaid funding could impact service availability, workforce stability, and long-term sustainability for programs that support older adults and individuals with disabilities. Although

West Virginia is entering 2026 with two developments that matter for adult day care operators, even if neither announcement was written specifically for adult day care centers. First, the state confirmed rate increases for Medicaid waiver service providers, a decision aimed at improving workforce stability and service delivery for community-based care. Second, West Virginia received

Nebraska’s adult day care and community-based care sector is entering a period of heightened uncertainty as proposed changes to the state’s Medicaid waiver programs continue to draw concern from families, caregivers, and service providers. In late December 2025, public discussion intensified around how these adjustments could affect access to essential services for older adults and

New Mexico is entering a pivotal phase for aging and community-based care. With the release of the state’s 2025–2029 State Plan on Aging, policymakers are signaling a clear shift toward services that allow older adults to remain active, supported, and cared for within their communities. For adult day care operators, this plan is more than