File #: 24-545    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/30/2024 In control: Elder Care Committee
On agenda: Final action: 9/9/2024
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING REGARDING THE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION, COUNSELING, AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sponsors: Elder Care Committee
Attachments: 1. RLA TMP-5737 Cover Letter HIICAP, 2. RLA Form, 3. 2024-25 Allocation Schedule HIICAP, 4. Prior Yr Resolution No. 266, 5. 24-545 EC 11 - TMP - 5737 - HIICAP

RESOLUTION NO. 545

 

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

 

                     Introduced: 9/9/24

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 $34,160 for the term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, 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 for adults aged 60 years and older, 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 $34,160 for the term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, 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.