Establishes a special needs assisted living demonstration program in New York to serve individuals with special needs, including dementia or.

New York A09418 amends the social services law and public health law to establish a special needs assisted living demonstration program. This program authorizes up to three assisted living programs across the state to serve individuals with special needs, including those with dementia or cognitive impairments. The commissioner will adjust medical assistance rates for these programs to cover specialized services, staffing, and environmental modifications. A report analyzing the cost and efficiency of the program must be submitted within two years of the act's effective date.

Establishes a special needs assisted living demonstration program in New York to serve individuals with special needs, including dementia or.

New York A09418 amends the social services law and public health law to establish a special needs assisted living demonstration program. This program authorizes up to three assisted living programs across the state to serve individuals with special needs, including those with dementia or cognitive impairments. The commissioner will adjust medical assistance rates for these programs to cover specialized services, staffing, and environmental modifications. A report analyzing the cost and efficiency of the program must be submitted within two years of the act's effective date.