DOH Issues Corrected SSI COLA DAL for ACFs
(Jan. 6, 2025) The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a revised Dear Administrator Letter (DAL) for adult care facility and assisted living providers, announcing the federal cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit effective January 2025. As was reported previously, there were errors in the DAL that DOH issued Dec. 4th, specifically the breakdown of the increase from 2024 to 2025, which was incorrect in both the DAL and the notice for residents. The effective amounts provided for 2025 were reflected accurately, however.
The corrected notice to residents provided at the end of the DAL should be posted conspicuously in the building, and members should provide copies to any residents who wish to have one.
Contact: Diane Darbyshire, ddarbyshire@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8828