With the January 30, 2026, deadline for Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations approaching and no final spending agreement in place, LeadingAge is tracking preparations for a potential partial federal government shutdown. Federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, have begun outlining lapse plans that could affect oversight, payments, and technical assistance relied on by aging services providers.
For Ohio nonprofit providers, the uncertainty raises operational questions tied to survey activity, payment timing, and program administration. LeadingAge is monitoring developments closely and sharing agency-specific guidance to help members anticipate disruptions and plan accordingly through its ongoing FY 2026 funding serial post.