REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Authorization to accept grant funding from NYSOFA for Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Program
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Date: 02/18/2026
Department: Aging
Attending Meeting: Emma L. Teague, Commissioner
Submitted By: Patrick Dillon
Title: Director Program & Operations
Phone: 518 447 7733
Purpose of Request: Contract Authorization Grant Acceptance
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses:
New York State Office for Aging Two Empire State Plaza Albany, New York 12223-1251
Term: (Start/end date or duration) 9/1/2025 - 8/31/2026
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: $33,335.00
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: Yes ☒ No ☐
Anticipated in Budget: Yes ☒ No ☐
Spreadsheet attached: Yes ☐ No ☒
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: 100% County: Enter text.
State: Enter text. Local: Enter text.
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: 04788
Revenue Amount: $33,335.00
Appropriation Account and Line: 44046
Appropriation Amount: $33,335.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: Yes ☐ No ☒
If Mandated, Cite Authority: Enter text.
Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: Yes ☐ No ☒
# of Response(s): Enter text.
# of MWBE: Enter text.
# of Veteran Business: Enter text.
Bond Resolution No.: Enter text.
Apprenticeship Program Yes ☐ No ☒
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: No. 3/2025
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
The Department for Aging is requesting the Legislature’s approval to accept the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grant from New York State Office for Aging. This grant funding shall be used to enhance and expand current activities to reach Medicare beneficiaries that are eligible for Low Income Subsidy (LIS) and/or the Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) and promote Medicare wellness and prevention benefits through collaboration between HIICAP and NY Connects programs. Contracts will be implemented with New York Statewide Senior Action Counseling and Department of Social Services. This program offers counseling, education and distribution of MIPPA material to help educate older adults in Albany County on Medicare related issues and programs.