Interim plan on aging requires major state investments
Addressing the needs of seniors in New York will require a multi-pronged approach and additional state investments, according to an interim report obtained by The Capitol Pressroom.
The interim report on the New York State Master Plan for Aging, which was due in July and has not been released by the Hochul administration, calls for additional funding for workforce, health care facilities, wellness initiatives and housing tailored to seniors. The report, available below, also addresses exploitation of older New Yorkers, social engagement, and technology access.
It’s unclear what, if any, of the interim recommendations will make it into Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget proposal, which is expected to be unveiled in late January, when the final report is due.
A preliminary report, released in 2023, was not widely incorporated into the state budget adopted in 2024. Advocates for seniors have been frustrated by the state’s commitment to the master plan for aging, as state policymakers have not addressed basic concerns, such as local waitlists for services or home help to avoid institutional settings.
The planning process was jumpstarted by a 2022 executive order.
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