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NY S09391
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Ramos
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AI Summary
- Requires admission agreements at adult homes to include automatic daily room and board rate increases matching the percentage of any New York City minimum wage increase
- Rate adjustments apply only to room, board, and non-medical supportive services (food, housing, case management, recreation, supervision) and do not affect Medicaid reimbursement rates
- Addresses the lack of cost-of-living adjustments to adult home daily room and board rates for over 17 years, despite rising operating expenses and mandated minimum wage increases
- Assigns the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, in consultation with the Department of Health, to implement the rate adjustments and promulgate necessary regulations
- Takes effect January 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that admission agreements at adult homes include language providing that daily room and board rates at adult homes shall be increased when the minimum wage in New York City increases in an amount equal to the percentage of such minimum wage increase; states that such adjustment applies solely to room, board and non-medical supportive services and shall not affect Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/9/2026
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