Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act

Support A.5158 (Cymbrowitz)/S.897 (Young)

The Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act is vital for seniors residing in senior housing and would clarify that individuals living in senior housing have the right to access and obtain the same services that they would if they were an individual residing in the community, from the provider of their choosing. These services include personal care, home care, case management, technologies, and other community services that support them to live independently in the community.

The Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act not only would ensure the right of all senior housing residents in New York to choose and employ services from an outside licensed agency, but it would also allow residents to “age in place” in the least restrictive, most independent setting – their own home. In doing so, seniors would be able to maintain a stronger quality of life and avoid costly medical or institutional admissions.

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Please Support A.5158 (Cymbrowitz)/S.897 (Young)

Dear Official,

As your constituent and someone concerned for New York’s senior and disabled populations, I urge you to support the Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act (A.5158 (Cymbrowitz)/S.897 (Young)), which would clarify that individuals living in senior housing have the right to access and obtain the same services that they would if they were an individual residing in the community, from the provider of their choosing. These services include personal care, home care, case management, technologies, and other community services that support them to live independently in the community.

The complexity of state laws and regulations governing the operation and services provided in congregate settings have caused a lack of clarity with regard to the rights and opportunities of senior citizens and persons with disabilities residing in independent housing to choose and access services from the community. These services are available to such individuals if they reside in their own, private homes.

The Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act would not only ensure the right of all senior housing residents in New York to choose and employ services from an outside licensed agency, but it would also allow residents to “age in place” in the least restrictive, most independent setting - their own home. In doing so, seniors would be able to maintain a stronger quality of life and avoid costly medical or institutional admissions.

For these reasons, I ask you to support the Independent Senior Housing Resident Freedom of Choice Act (A.5158 (Cymbrowitz)/S.897 (Young)) and work with your colleagues to get the bill enacted this session.

Regards, Your Name

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