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    ADvancing States Announces the 2026 Class of Next Gen HCBS Leaders

    ADvancing States is pleased to announce the members of the 2026 class of Next Gen HCBS Leaders, a distinguished group of emerging state professionals advancing home- and community-based services (HCBS) nationwide.
     
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    ADvancing States featured in Generations Journal

    ADvancing States is featured in the Winter 2025–26 issue of Generations Journal. Our team contributed three articles: : "Ten Years of NCI-AD", "Older Americans Act Revisions: Enhancing Community Supports for HCBS", and "Person-Centered Supports for Older Adults: How Paid Family Caregiving Measures Up". Explore the full issue and read how our work is helping shape the future of aging and long-term services and supports.
     
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    Call for Sessions Now Open!

    ADvancing States is accepting session proposals for the 2026 HCBS Conference, focused on LTSS, HCBS delivery, and emerging issues in aging and disability programs. Proposals are due April 1, 2026.
     
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    Always ADvancing: Reflections on 18 Years of Supporting State Leadership in Aging and Disability Services

    ADvancing States' Executive Director, Martha Roherty, reflects on Aging and Disability services during her tenure.
     
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    Join The Enabling Technology Engagement Network (ETEN)!

    Join a growing national network of state leaders, health plans, and innovators advancing independence through enabling technology in LTSS. Gain direct access to policymakers, collaborate with peers, and help shape the future of Medicaid technology implementation. Apply today!
     
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    Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Remain for HCBS 2026

    ADvancing States is pleased to share that 75% of sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 HCBS Conference have already been secured. Premium booth locations and high-visibility opportunities, including Innovation Track sessions and member-exclusive events, are filling quickly. A limited number of packages remain across tiers; interested organizations are encouraged to connect with our team soon to confirm placement.