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- Referred to aging
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Relates to the supportive service program for classic and neighborhood naturally occurring retirement communities
In Assembly Committee · Aging · Sponsor Steven Cymbrowitz
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Title of bill
An act to amend the elder law, in relation to the supportive service program for classic and neighborhood naturally occurring retirement communities
Purpose or general idea of bill
To update the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) program.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of this bill amends section 209 of the Elder Law to change provisions including, but not limited to:
* New eligibility provisions for NORCs and Neighborhood NORCs including changes to the minimum number of older adults and required density of older adults;
* Revise match requirements;
* Allow projects to supplement services provided by other entities in the community when residents' needs are not being met; and
* Require a report regarding the effectiveness of the programs on or before March 1, 2018 and every five years thereafter.
Section two of this bill provides that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
The NORC program was established in State law in 1995. The first NORC was in Manhattan to serve the needs of older adults living in a high rise building. In the years since, we have created Neighborhood NORCs to help older adults living in low rise buildings across the state. The legislature has expanded allowable services to include information about elder abuse and substance abuse counseling. As time passes, it is necessary to reevaluate how we are providing services to ensure that we are best serving our seniors. After 20 years, we are considering the first major overhaul to the NORC program to address changing demographics and service needs. Our seniors are living longer in the community and we need to ensure that they are receiving the services they require to stay independent and in their homes.
Prior legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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