(Oct. 8, 2024) The State Department of Health (DOH) issued a Dear Administrator Letter today announcing the application process for funding available under the Enriched Housing Operating Assistance Program for SFY 2024-25.  

The purpose of the Program is to enhance the quality of care provided to individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits by providing additional funding to certified Not-For-Profit (NFP) Enriched Housing Program (EHP) operators to improve service delivery to eligible residents and to assist in meeting residents’ needs.  

Accordingly, eligible participants of the Program are operators of NFP EHPs who provide services to individuals receiving SSI benefits, have not indicated intent to close during the calendar year, and are compliant with applicable statutes and regulations.  

The electronic application for the SFY 2024-25 Program will be posted on the Health Commerce System (HCS) effective Oct. 8, 2024.  

Completed applications must be electronically submitted by 5:00pm October 29, 2024. Hard copies will not be accepted. No extensions will be granted. The application will be unavailable after the submission deadline. 

Conditions for Participation for Enriched Housing Operating Assistance Program State Fiscal Year 2024-25 are here.  

The roster form for residents eligible for the subsidy is here.

Questions regarding this program should be directed to acfFinRpt@health.ny.gov. 

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