Relates to the availability of information on home care services

Showing the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.

• Democratic6
• Republican1

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

Shown in neutral colors by design; Agora is non-partisan.

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. says this is needed

New York has the 5th highest veteran population in the country, and recent studies estimate that 80% of veterans will have some need for long-term care services and supports in their lifetime. To address this development, NYS must improve efforts to inform veterans about the availability of home and community-based services (HCBS). Many HOBS programs are available to veterans including adult day centers, home based primary care, home health aide services, telehealth, respite care, skilled nursing services, and more. While the high number of programs and providers can be very beneficial for veterans, the breadth and variety of the HOBS system can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. To overcome this challenge, this common-sense legislation simply author- izes the Department of Veterans' Services to consult and collaborate with relevant offices in the Department of Health and other HCBS experts to develop educational materials for veterans and their families. Bene- ficial HCBS programs are ready to be utilized by veterans, but the first step in accessing these, services is to heighten awareness of the vari- ous programs, eligibility requirements, providers, services, locations, and benefits. In short, HCBS create reliable and innovative ways to meet individual health needs right in their own homes and communities, the preferred place to receive care. This bill makes HCBS information easily accessi- ble for veterans and their families - which can increase healthcare access, decrease social isolation, and improve the overall quality of life for our veterans.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.