Bill > A07907

This bill amends the New York Elder Law to expand and streamline non-medical in-home services for elderly individuals by removing certain administrative barriers. Specifically, the bill allows agencies providing expanded non-medical in-home services, non-institutional respite services, case management services, and ancillary services to do so without requiring a prescription or physician's order. The services will continue to be limited to meeting unmet needs that support elderly persons' ability to remain in their homes, and will be determined through a standardized evaluation of functional impairment and available resources. The bill also repeals a previous paragraph related to cost-sharing requirements for these services, which suggests the services may now be more accessible or affordable. These changes are designed to make it easier for elderly individuals to receive necessary home care support by reducing bureaucratic hurdles and potentially improving the efficiency of service delivery. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, giving agencies time to adjust to the new regulations.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7907