Bill > A07847

This bill amends the New York Elder Law to change how state reimbursement is calculated for county community service projects for elderly residents. Currently, counties with approved plans can receive state reimbursement for community service projects, with a maximum of either $33,600 or $4.20 per elderly resident in the county. The proposed change would make the state reimbursement proportional to each county's share of elderly persons in the state, ensuring that counties with a higher percentage of elderly residents receive a correspondingly larger share of state funding. The bill maintains the existing requirement that the state reimburse at least 75% of the total annual expenditures for these approved programs. The new method aims to create a more equitable funding distribution based on the specific demographic needs of each county. The bill would take effect on the first of April following its enactment, allowing counties and state administrators time to adjust to the new reimbursement calculation method.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7847