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NY A10274
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Seawright
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AI Summary
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Directs the New York Department of Health to establish an adult care facility voucher demonstration program for persons with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other cognitive impairments
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Implements sliding-scale subsidies in at least three counties representing urban, suburban, and rural settings for adult care facility residents at risk of losing care due to depleted resources
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Targets individuals not eligible for Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income who need adult day care services
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Studies whether subsidies can reduce or delay nursing home placement by helping seniors remain in their communities or assisted living facilities while generating Medicaid savings
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Expires and is repealed three years after enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes the adult care facility voucher demonstration program for persons with dementia, Alzheimer's diagnosis, or other cognitive impairments to provide a sliding-scale subsidy for adult care facility residents who are at risk of losing nursing home care due to depleted resources and to individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid or supplemental security income, but in need of adult day care services.
Last Action
referred to aging
2/20/2026