File #: 25-323    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/28/2025 In control: Elder Care Committee
On agenda: Final action: 9/8/2025
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING REGARDING THE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION, COUNSELING, AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sponsors: Ellen Rosano, Susan C. Laurilliard, Bill L. Ricard, Ryan Conway, Carolyn McLaughlin, Wanda F. Willingham, Susan Pedo
Attachments: 1. RLA TMP-6737 Cover Letter HIICAP, 2. RLA Form 6737, 3. HIICAP Allocation, 4. Prior Resolution No. 545 HIICAP, 5. 25-323 EC 7 - TMP - 6737 - Authorizing_Agreement_HIICAP_Program

RESOLUTION NO. 323

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING REGARDING THE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION, COUNSELING, AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

 

                     Introduced: 9/8/25

By Rosano, Laurilliard, Ricard, Conway, McLaughlin, Willingham and Pedo:

 

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 $34,043 for a term commencing April 1, 2025 and ending March 31, 2026, 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 $34,043 for a term commencing April 1, 2025 and ending March 31, 2026, 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.