LeadingAge New York opposes this bill because it would require all nursing homes to enter into a contract with at least one hospice program to deliver hospice services to nursing home residents. LeadingAge New York recognizes the importance of access to hospice services and shares the sponsors’ concerns regarding low hospice utilization. However, this legislation attempts to address a multi-dimensional problem through a one-sided mandate.

LeadingAge New York supports this legislation, which prohibits the establishment of new for-profit hospice providers in New York State. 

LeadingAge New York supports this legislation, which amends the New York State Education Law to update the definition of “continuous supervision” as it relates to licensed physical therapist assistants (PTA) in home care and school settings.

LeadingAge New York supports this legislation which would require notice to be provided to tenants of certain dwelling units, informing them of their potential eligibility for the Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and Disabilities Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) programs.

LeadingAge New York supports this legislation, which would increase the maximum income threshold for SCRIE, DRIE, SCHE, and DHE to $75,000 and further require its increase according to consumer price index adjustments moving forward.

LeadingAge New York supports this legislation which would direct the State Department of Health to provide for waiting lists per designated waiver region for enrollment in the State’s Nursing Home Transition and Diversion program.

LeadingAge New York supports this legislation, which will establish and fund up to three demonstration special needs assisted living programs (ALPs) in New York.

LeadingAge NY Supports this legislation which amends the recently enacted 2020-21 State Budget provisions which establish certain eligibility thresholds for receiving personal care services under managed care and fee-for-service Medicaid programs.