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NY S09241

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cordell Cleare

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the adult care facility voucher demonstration program in New York for persons with dementia, Alzheimer's diagnosis, or other cognitive impairments
  • Provides sliding-scale subsidies in at least three counties (urban, suburban, and rural) for adult care facility residents at risk of losing nursing home care due to depleted resources
  • Targets individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid or supplemental security income but need adult day care services
  • Requires the program to examine whether subsidies can reduce or delay nursing home care needs while generating Medicaid savings
  • Program expires and is automatically repealed three years after enactment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

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Aging2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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