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NY S02148
Bill
Status
1/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
David Valesky
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AI Summary
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Establishes a uniform assessment demonstration program directed by the Director of the Office of Long Term Care in consultation with the Commissioner of Health
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Authorizes the Director to select one or more county-operated NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care providers to participate in the demonstration program based on criteria established by the Director
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Demonstration program will assess the effectiveness of the uniform assessment tool in determining appropriate long-term care levels for individuals needing non-medical home and community-based services
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Funding for the demonstration program comes from existing appropriations for the uniform assessment program under Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2011, to be sub-allocated by the Department of Health to the Office of Long Term Care
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with authority for rules and regulations to be adopted immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes certain county operated NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care programs to participate in a universal assessment demonstration program funded pursuant to chapter 53 of the laws of 2011; targets those as potentially in need of respite, home delivered meals, and in-home services provided by the aging network and licensed home and community services and nursing home level of care.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
3/25/2014