Public Policy
Deadlines and Reminders
| Event | Due Date / Effective Date | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Form LS301: Independent Auditor’s Statement Verifying Employer’s Wage Parity Hours and Expenses | TBD | See Insider Article |
| LHCSA Stat Report DUE | December 31, 2025 NO extensions will be granted | See Insider Article |
| NYS Minimum Wage Increase Effective NOTE- no change in Worker Wage Parity rates | January 1, 2026 | See Insider Article |
| E-Verify Records Disposal | January 22, 2026 | See Insider Article |
| HEALR Program Employer Applications Due | January 31, 2026 | HCP Insider | HEALR Program Reminder | January 9, 2026 |
| NYS Special Elections | February 3, 2026 | See Insider Article |
| HEALR Program Individual Applications Due | February 15, 2026 | See Insider Article HEALR website |
| Deadline for Employer Enrollment in Secure Choice (30+employees) | March 18, 2026 | See Insider Article |
| New ICD-10 Skilled Nursing codes | April 1, 2026 | See Insider Article |
| HERDS Survey transitions to SMART platform | April 2026 | See Insider Article |
| Credit History Check prohibited | April 18, 2026 | See Insider Article |
| Deadline for Employer Enrollment in Secure Choice (15-29 employees) | May 15, 2026 | See Insider Article |
| Deadline for Employer Enrollment in Secure Choice (10-14 employees) | July 15, 2026 | See Insider Article |


