What's happening
This bill extends the expiration date of the residential care off-site facility demonstration project from 2018 to 2021.
Why it matters
Extending the demonstration project allows more time to gather data and assess the impact of residential care off-site facilities on patient outcomes and system costs, providing a stronger evidence base for future policy decisions.
Continued operation of the project may offer sustained or expanded access to alternative care settings for vulnerable populations, potentially improving quality of care and flexibility for individuals who may not fit traditional long-term care models.
This extension signals ongoing legislative and governmental interest in piloting innovative healthcare delivery models, which could influence future reforms or the permanent adoption of successful practices identified during the demonstration period.
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Extend Off-Site Care Project
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History
- Substituted by A10758
- Ordered to third reading cal.1693
- Referred to rules
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Extend Off-Site Care Project
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Joseph Morelle
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8926
IN SENATE
June 5, 2018
Introduced by Sen. ROBACH -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend chapter 371 of the laws of 2009 amending the public health law relating to the residential care off-site facility demonstration project, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 2 of chapter 371 of the laws of 2009 amending the public health law relating to the residential care off-site facility demonstration project, as amended by chapter 32 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire June 30, [2018] 2021 when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed repealed.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15862-01-8
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 371 of the laws of 2009 amending the public health law relating to the residential care off-site facility demon- stration project, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
Purpose
To extend the demonstration project that allows for the provision of physical, occupational and speech therapy by a residential health care facility at an off-site location until June 2021.
Summary
This bill extends the residential care off-site facility demonstration project until June 2021.
Existing law
Existing law has established the "Residential care offsite facility demonstration project", as amended by chapter 159 of the laws of 2012. Under the demonstration project, the Department of Health would approve up to three residential health care facilities to provide physical, occupational and speech therapy, as well as related educational services, at an off-site facility as a means to assess reimbursement methodologies and delivery methods related to such services.
Justification
Demonstration programs allow the State to test innovative approaches to care delivery that would often be impossible or subject to burdensome administrative requirements. In this case, provision of physical therapy and other services outside of a nursing home will broaden the range of care and treatment residents are able to access. For example, a part- nership between the RHCF and a non-profit health club or recreation facility would allow physical therapists to use equipment such as weight machines and Swimming pools. This would allow the therapists to use methods that may speed recovery and improve the quality of life for residents who would otherwise not have the opportunity to access to such comprehensive care. Speedier recoveries and maintenance of a generally higher level of health among nursing home residents may in turn save the State money since an overwhelming proportion of long term care in that setting is government financed.
The success of this program over the past few years has justified that it be extended until June 2021.
Prior legislative history
A.7620 of 2015: Signed chap. 32 A.9948 of 2012: Signed chap. 159
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire June 30, 2021 when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed repealed.
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