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Potential funding and policy changes for APS at the state level
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Council Member Hudson asks about additional funding or policy changes needed at the state level for APS to expand services to a greater number of referred older adults. Chief Special Services Officer Rojas explains ongoing work with the state and federal changes.
- Federal law passed to change APS regulations, taking effect in 2028
- Changes include ability to respond to referrals on a 24-hour basis
- Aim to align services across localities for streamlined processes
- OCFS has started a committee to discuss and implement these changes
Crystal Hudson
1:23:25
What additional funding or policy changes at the state level would APS need to expand services to a greater number of referred older adults?
John Rojas
1:23:39
So currently, we're working with the state.
1:23:42
They on the federal level, they did pass a law to change APS regulations.
1:23:48
I think if I remember correctly, it takes effect in 2028.
1:23:52
Calendar year '28.
1:23:54
So, we're working with OCFS.
1:23:58
There are changes pertaining to the ability to respond to referrals on a after hour basis, a sort of twenty four hour to ensure that all counties, not just New York City but all counties across The United States have access, immediate access to APS services in terms of referrals.
1:24:19
And I think more aligning services across localities.
1:24:23
So there so if one person moves from one locality to other, it's more streamlined.
1:24:28
Since the the changes were were passed have don't take effect in twenty eighth, OCFS has started a committee of basically a roundtable to discuss those changes.
1:24:39
It's in its starting phase, it's an implementation phase, so miss Hershkovits Kim is part of that as well as other colleagues from APS.
Crystal Hudson
1:24:47
Thank you.