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NY S01679

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Ruben Diaz

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes eligibility criteria for home delivered meal assistance program for persons 60 years or older who are incapacitated, lack family/community support, and unable to prepare meals safely.
  • Requires all persons on waiting lists for the program who meet eligibility criteria shall receive services regardless of inadequate funding.
  • Allows spouses of eligible elderly persons to receive services regardless of age if in the best interest of the homebound elderly person.
  • Requires area agencies to assess applicants using standardized procedures consistent with Office for the Aging guidelines and conduct follow-up reassessments.
  • Mandates designated agencies report waiting list numbers, local funding contributions, and state funding expenditure timelines to the director of the Office for the Aging.

Legislative Description

Establishes the home delivered meal assistance program.

Last Action

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

5/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance5/13/2014
Aging1/8/2014
Finance6/4/2013
Aging1/9/2013

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