File #: 22-284    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/16/2022 In control: Elder Care Committee
On agenda: Final action: 8/8/2022
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 Cover Letter HIICAP, 2. 3424 RLA Form, 3. Allocation Schedule HIICAP, 4. Prior Resolution No.348 HIICAP, 5. 22-284 EC 8 - TMP-3424 - HIICAP

RESOLUTION NO. 284

 

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

 

                     Introduced: 8/8/22

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 $33,637 for the term commencing April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023, and

 

WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the funding will be used to help Albany County seniors understand the benefits available to them under health insurance plans for adults aged 60 years and older and their caregivers, 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 $33,637 for the term commencing April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023, 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.