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APS eligibility criteria and potential reforms
1:24:48
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Council Member Hudson inquires about specific eligibility guidelines that may be a barrier to serving more older adults in need and what reforms APS would like to see. Deputy Commissioner Hershkovich-Kim explains the current eligibility criteria and assessment process.
- APS eligibility criteria is mandated by social service law
- Current eligibility criteria is not considered a barrier by APS
- Each individual is assessed to determine eligibility
- If not eligible for APS, individuals are referred to the appropriate entity for needed services
Crystal Hudson
1:24:48
What specific eligibility guidelines are a barrier to serving more older adults in need and what reforms would you like to see?
Gili Hershkovich-Kim
1:24:59
Our eligibility criteria is is mandated by the social service law.
1:25:07
So for AP, our eligibility criteria is not a barrier.
1:25:13
We then assess every individual to determine their eligibility to assure to and if they are not, again, they are not, then we refer them to the correct entity that can provide the services that they need.