Bill > S07077

This bill amends the elder law to expand and simplify non-medical home care services for elderly individuals. The legislation allows county directors to authorize expanded services such as in-home assistance, respite care, case management, and ancillary services without requiring a prescription or physician's order. These services are designed to help functionally impaired elderly people continue living in their homes by addressing unmet needs, and will be determined through a standardized evaluation of the individual's functional impairment, available resources, and other relevant factors. The bill also repeals existing cost-sharing requirements related to these services, effectively making them more accessible. Specifically, the new provisions mandate that these expanded services must be accompanied by ongoing case management to ensure comprehensive care. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law, aiming to provide more flexible and responsive home care support for elderly residents.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7077