The first bill adds the Assisted Living Program (ALP) as an eligible provider type under the Vital Access Provider (VAP) program. The second bill makes both ALPs and hospice providers eligible to apply for funding under the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program.

LeadingAge New York opposes this legislation which would place substantial limitations on a landlord’s ability to terminate the tenancy of seniors residing in certain housing facilities. 

LeadingAge NY has concerns about this bill, which requires assisted living facilities to notify residents of changes to medical and support services 180 days prior to such changes taking effect. 

LeadingAge New York opposes this legislation which specifies extensive procedures for the closure and/or decertification of assisted living residences. While the spirit of the bill is laudable, the Department of Health already requires a comprehensive written closure plan. 

LeadingAge New York supports this legislation, which would allow for the expansion and better use of the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly.

LeadingAge New York opposes this legislation which would expand penalties for violations of section 167 of the Labor Law prohibiting hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities from requiring nurses to work more than their regularly scheduled hours, except under limited circumstances.  

LeadingAge New York strongly supports this legislation, which would establish a statewide advanced care planning (ACP) campaign to promote public awareness and education about advanced care planning tools and the benefits and availability of hospice and palliative care services.

LeadingAge New York opposes this legislation, which requires nursing homes to notify all residents and their families or guardians within twelve hours of the detection of any pandemic-related infection. The legislation also requires nursing homes to cohort residents “suspected of being infectious.”