RESOLUTION NO. 354
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING REGARDING THE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION, COUNSELING, AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Introduced: 10/13/26
By Elder Care Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Aging has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office for the Aging regarding the Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program in the amount of $34,155 for the term commencing April 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the funding will be used to help Albany County seniors and their caregivers understand the benefits available to them under health insurance plans, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York State Office for the Aging regarding the Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program in the amount of $34,155 for the term commencing April 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2027, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.