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.
Impact
The implementation of this bill could significantly alter the landscape of adult care for seniors across New York State. By providing financial support, the bill seeks to reduce the necessity for nursing home placements by enabling vulnerable seniors to continue living in their communities or care facilities. This could lead to increased savings for Medicaid by potentially delaying the need for more expensive nursing home care.
Summary
Bill S09241 aims to establish a voucher demonstration program specifically designed for adult care facilities that cater to individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's diagnosis, or other cognitive impairments. The bill intends to provide financial assistance in the form of a sliding-scale subsidy to those adult care facility residents who face the risk of losing their nursing home care due to limited financial resources. This program targets individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income but still require adult day care services.
Contention
Although the bill is well-intentioned, it may face challenges regarding the allocation of funds and the criteria for eligibility. Stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of subsidies versus direct support services, as well as the long-term sustainability of such programs. Additionally, the requirement for assessment and the program's limited duration of three years may raise questions about its effectiveness and whether it adequately meets the needs of those it is designed to help.
Same As
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.
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.
Authorizes an increase in resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term-care needs who reside at home and requires semi-annual reports from Medicaid certified assisted living facilities and adult day service providers to the EOHHS.
Authorizes an increase in resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term-care needs who reside at home and requires semi-annual reports from Medicaid certified assisted living facilities and adult day service providers to the EOHHS.
Authorizes an increase in resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term-care needs who reside at home and requires semi-annual reports from Medicaid certified assisted living facilities and adult day service providers to the EOHHS.
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.
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.
Provides that shared living for older adults and adults with disabilities allow individuals to receive care from family caregivers, related or unrelated regardless of whether they are performing other activities, such as power of attorney for individual.
Provides for eligibility for medical assistance for personal care services for persons with traumatic brain injury, developmental disability, cognitive impairments, blindness or visual impairment.