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NY S04124
Bill
Status
3/11/2013
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act" to amend public health law section 4651 regarding independent senior housing, shelters, and residences for adults
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Permits independent senior housing residents to personally obtain personal care, home care, or case management services from any licensed or certified agency, including home care services agencies, certified home health agencies, long-term home health care programs, and managed long-term care programs
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Allows licensed or approved agencies to offer services to independent senior housing residents on the same basis they would offer services to individuals living in private homes or apartments
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Permits independent senior housing operators to provide room, board, laundry, housekeeping, information and referral, security, transportation, and concierge-like services, along with emergency assistance and community referral services
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGING
1/8/2014