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NY S08635

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nathalia Fernandez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a special needs assisted living demonstration program authorizing up to three assisted living programs statewide to serve individuals with special needs, including those with dementia or cognitive impairments

  • Requires participating assisted living programs to submit data to the commissioner to analyze feasibility, efficiency, and potential cost savings of the demonstration program

  • Mandates the commissioner to submit a report to the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker within two years analyzing the cost and efficiency of the program

  • Directs the commissioner to adjust Medicaid reimbursement rates for participating assisted living programs to cover specialized services, staffing levels, staff training, and environmental modifications needed for special needs populations

Legislative Description

Establishes a special needs assisted living demonstration program to authorize up to three assisted living programs throughout the state to serve individuals with special needs, including, but not limited to, individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 8635B

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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