BILL NUMBER: S7737
SPONSOR: CLEARE
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 462 of the laws of 2015, amending the elder law
relating to long term care ombudsman access to assisted living facili-
ties, in relation to the effectiveness of certain provisions of such
chapter
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
The purpose of this bill is to extend certain provisions of the Long-
Term Care Ombudsman Program for an additional two years.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section one of the bill would extend the authorization of the Long-Term
Care Ombudsman Program to advocate on behalf of managed long-term care
participants until December 31, 2027.
Section two would establish the effective date.
 
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORIGINAL AND AMENDED VERSION (IF APPLICABLE):
N/A
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) is an important advocate
for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes,
assisted living facilities, and other licensed adult care homes.
Currently, LTCOP is authorized to oversee managed long-term care plans,
but these provisions are set to expire on December 31, 2025. This bill
would extend this authorization for another two years until December 31,
2027.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act would take effect immediately.