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NY A07627
Bill
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paula Kay
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AI Summary
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Requires the state Department of Veterans' Services to collaborate with the federal VA, state Department of Health, and Office for the Aging to create educational resources about home and community-based services for veterans and their families
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Specifically highlights the federal Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Services (VD-HCBS) program as a key resource to be promoted
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Allows the department to develop dedicated websites, weblinks, and printed materials, with mandatory annual review and updates of all information
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Permits consultation with home care stakeholders, including providers and professional associations with expertise in serving veterans
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Authorizes local veterans' service agencies to post these educational materials on their websites and make them available at office locations
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Services to consult and collaborate with relevant offices in the federal department of veterans affairs, the department of health, the state office for the aging and other HCBS experts to develop educational materials for veterans and their families about the accessibility to home and community-based services.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
3/5/2026