ACF Members: Don't Forget to Submit All Aspects of EQUAL Application by June 10th!

Adult care facility and assisted living members are reminded that applications for EQUAL funding are due by 5 p.m. on this Fri., June 10th. Members should ensure that all aspects of the application are submitted before 5 p.m. and include attachments which must be emailed. Please also be sure to save the application, and submit it on the Health Commerce System. Many providers have begun the application, but either have not completed it or failed to submit the application. Late applications will not be accepted.

Members are reminded that there is a new component of the application this year. Facility submissions must include a signed attestation (Section E of the electronic application) that the proposed spending plan reflects the priorities of the residents of the facility and was approved by the resident council or, in the absence of a resident council, at least three residents of the facility. The resident chairperson or president must also sign the attestation form attached at the end of the EQUAL instructions (See Section F of the application) verifying the approval of the spending plan. The attestation will include documentation of the top three priorities of the facility residents. The facility must email the signed attestation form to equal@health.ny.gov at the time of their application, and maintain a copy on file as well.

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Contact: Diane Darbyshire, ddarbyshire@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8828