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  • Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel

    660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211

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Uniting Experts, Advocates, and Innovators to Confront New York’s Health and Long-Term Care Challenges

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Registration Opens Early 2026

Plan now to join us for the 31st Annual Elder Law Forum—an essential event for those shaping the future for seniors and individuals with disabilities in New York.

For over 30 years, the Elder Law Forum, presented by Pierro, Connor & Strauss, has been New York’s leading event focused on the evolving landscape of elder law, long-term care, and disability services. This annual gathering convenes top minds and changemakers from across the state—including attorneys, health care providers, policymakers, financial professionals, advocates, and caregivers—to tackle the most pressing issues facing aging and vulnerable populations.

You’ve come to the right place to stay informed, suggest topics and speakers, and explore opportunities to support the Forum through sponsorship. Registration for the 31st Annual Elder Law Forum will open in early 2026

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Why the Elder Law Forum Matters

As demographic shifts accelerate and policy changes mount, staying informed and connected is more critical than ever. The Forum provides a platform to:

  • Exchange ideas with leaders in law, government, health care, long-term care, finance and insurance, and non-profit advocacy
  • Explore cutting-edge solutions for delivering care and services to older adults and people with disabilities
  • Understand how federal and state policies are impacting access to long-term care
  • Get ahead of regulatory changes and legal strategies that affect clients, patients, and families
  • Forge cross-sector collaborations that drive innovation and reform

What We’re Watching in 2025 and Beyond

Pierro, Connor & Strauss is closely monitoring the far-reaching impacts of federal and state reforms, including:

  • The One Big Beautiful Act (OBBBA): Historic legislation passed in June 2025 that dramatically reduces federal Medicaid funding, putting pressure on states to fill the gap
  • New York’s Home Care Eligibility Rule: Beginning September 1, 2025, individuals must need assistance with three or more Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to qualify for home care Medicaid services
  • Ongoing Changes to CDPAP: The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program continues to shift, affecting families and caregivers across the state
  • Prospective Medicaid Home Care Lookback: A proposed implementation of a lookback period for asset transfers that could impact thousands seeking long-term care
  • The Funding Question: How New York lawmakers and stakeholders will respond to shrinking federal support while demand for care continues to grow

Who Should Attend

Whether you’re:

  • A health care or long provider or administrator on the front lines of senior services
  • A policymaker or advocate shaping public programs
  • A professional advising families on financial or legal strategies
  • An attorney navigating elder law, trusts, or Medicaid planning
  • A family caregiver seeking guidance on long-term care options

…the Elder Law Forum offers the insight, analysis, and connections you need to stay ahead in a time of rapid change.