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NY S00535
Bill
Status
1/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Health Law section 4651 to establish the "Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act"
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Permits independent senior housing residents to personally obtain personal care, home care, and case management services from any licensed agency, certified home health agency, long-term home health care program, or managed long-term care program
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Allows residents to choose and obtain services from appropriately licensed agencies and assistive technologies without operator interference or limitation of options
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Prohibits independent senior housing operators from inducing residents to use specific service providers where the operator receives any financial or personal benefit
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Permits operators to continue offering room, board, laundry, housekeeping, security, transportation, emergency response, and information and referral services
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
1/3/2018