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NY Elder L § 224 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELD - Elder Article 2 - Programs for the Elderly Title 1 - State Office for the Aging 224 - Informal Caregivers in the Workplace Program.

§  224.  Informal  caregivers  in the workplace program. 1. The office   shall, in conjunction with the department of labor, and in  consultation   with   community  based  organizations  representing  the  interests  of   informal caregivers around the state, develop and  update  on  a  yearly   basis  a  guide  for  businesses in the state that contains current best   practices for retaining employees who are also informal  caregivers  and   information   for   supporting   such  employees  so  they  can  achieve   effectiveness both in and out of the workplace.2. Such guide shall be available on the websites of  the  office,  the   department  of labor and the department of state. Businesses that obtain   certification or licensure from the department of labor or department of   state shall be provided with  a  link  to  the  guide  provided  for  in   subdivision  one of this section, or a paper copy upon request, when the   business applies for such certification or licensure. A nominal fee  may   be charged for paper copies provided to individuals who are not business   owners.
NY Elder L § 225 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELD - Elder Article 2 - Programs for the Elderly Title 1 - State Office for the Aging 225 - Elder Abuse Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team Program.

§  225.  Elder  abuse  enhanced multidisciplinary team program. 1. The   office is hereby authorized, subject to appropriation of funds  for  the   program,  to  establish  an  elder abuse enhanced multidisciplinary team   program consisting of teams at the regional or county level for  complex   cases   of   elder   abuse,  including  but  not  limited  to  financial   exploitation, physical abuse, psychological  abuse,  sexual  abuse,  and   neglect, involving a victim sixty years of age or older.2.  Such elder abuse enhanced multidisciplinary teams shall consist of   representation by professionals generally authorized to  make  decisions   on  behalf of their agency from public, private, and voluntary agencies.   Represented  professions  may  include,  but   are   not   limited   to,   health/medical,   mental   health,  aging,  protective  services,  human   services, social work, banking/financial institutions,  legal  services,   district  attorney's  offices,  law  enforcement  agencies, and forensic   accounting.3. Teams will also consist of a  coordinator  who  will  provide  case   consultation,    triage   cases,   facilitate   elder   abuse   enhanced   multidisciplinary  team  meetings,  monitor  progress,  and   facilitate   coordination  and  cooperative  action  in  the provision of appropriate   services to an individual identified as being a victim of  elder  abuse,   as well as other duties associated with the role.4. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, members   of  an  elder abuse enhanced multidisciplinary team may share with other   team members client-identifiable information concerning victims of elder   abuse as appropriate to facilitate team activities.
NY Elder L § 240 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELD - Elder Article 2 - Programs for the Elderly Title 3 - Program for Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage 240 - Short Title.

§  240. Short title. This title shall be known and may be cited as the   "program for elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage".
NY Elder L § 244 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELD - Elder Article 2 - Programs for the Elderly Title 3 - Program for Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage 244 - Powers of the Commissioner of Health.

§  244.  Powers  of  the  commissioner  of  health.  The powers of the   commissioner of  health  in  administering  the  elderly  pharmaceutical   insurance  coverage  program  shall  include  but  not be limited to the   following:1. subject to the approval of the director of the budget, promulgating   program regulations pursuant to section two hundred  forty-six  of  this   title;2. determining the annual schedule of cost-sharing responsibilities of   eligible   program   participants   pursuant   to  section  two  hundred   forty-seven of this title;3. entering into contracts pursuant to section two hundred forty-three   of this title;4. implementing alternative program improvements for the efficient and   effective operation of the program in accordance with the provisions  of   this title;5.  establishing  or  contracting  for  a  therapeutic drug monitoring   program, for the purpose of monitoring therapeutic drug use by  eligible   program   participants   in  an  effort  to  prevent  the  incorrect  or   unnecessary consumption of such therapeutic drugs; and6.  monitor  the  provision  of  services  pursuant   to   contractual   arrangements entered into pursuant to section two hundred forty-three of   this title and examine and review all documents and other information to   assure  compliance  with  all  provisions  of  this article whether such   documents or other information are under the control of a contractor  or   a participating provider pharmacy.
NY Elder L § 246 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELD - Elder Article 2 - Programs for the Elderly Title 3 - Program for Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage 246 - Regulations.

§ 246. Regulations. Program regulations shall:1.  Provide for a process of determining and redetermining eligibility   for participation in this program including provisions for submission of   proof of income, age, and residency and information on existing complete   or partial coverage of prescription drug expenses under  a  third  party   assistance or insurance plan;2.  Provide  for  a fair hearing process pursuant to an agreement with   the department of health  for  individuals  and  participating  provider   pharmacies to appeal determinations or actions of the contractors;3. Establish procedures for the state to recover the value of benefits   or  payments  made  under  this  title,  if  any,  that  were  based  on   applications or claims submitted in violation of any provision  of  this   title; and4.  Establish  procedures  to  ensure that all information obtained on   persons pursuant to paragraph (a) of  subdivision  two  of  section  two   hundred  forty-three  of  this title shall remain confidential and shall   not be disclosed to persons or agencies other  than  those  entitled  to   such  information  because  such  disclosure is necessary for the proper   administration of the program established pursuant to this title.
NY Elder L § 249 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELD - Elder Article 2 - Programs for the Elderly Title 3 - Program for Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage 249 - Participating Provider Pharmacies.

§  249. Participating provider pharmacies. 1. The state shall offer an   opportunity to participate in this program to all provider pharmacies as   defined in section  two  hundred  forty-one  of  this  title,  provided,   however,  that  the  participation of pharmacies registered in the state   pursuant to section sixty-eight hundred eight-b  of  the  education  law   shall  be  limited  to  state  assistance  provided under this title for   prescription drugs covered by  a  program  participant's  medicare  drug   plan.2.  To  participate  in  this program, a pharmacy shall be required to   enter into a provider agreement  and  shall  abide  by  such  terms  and   conditions  as  shall  be  prescribed  in  the  agreement, including the   release of financial information for the purpose of program  audits  and   surveys.
NY Elder L § 251 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELD - Elder Article 2 - Programs for the Elderly Title 3 - Program for Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage 251 - Penalties for Fraud and Abuse.

§  251.  Penalties  for  fraud  and abuse. 1. Any person who knowingly   makes  a  false  statement  or  representation,  or  who  by  deliberate   concealment   of  any  material  fact,  or  by  impersonation  or  other   fraudulent device, obtains or attempts to obtain or aids  or  abets  any   person  to obtain any benefit under this title to which he or she is not   entitled, shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.2. Any person who, having made  application  to  receive  any  benefit   under  this title for the use and benefit of another and having received   it, knowingly and willfully converts such benefit or any part thereof to   a use other than for the use and benefit of such other person, shall  be   guilty of a class A misdemeanor.3.  Any  person who, with intent to defraud, presents for allowance or   payment any  false  or  fraudulent  claim  for  furnishing  services  or   merchandise,  or  knowingly submits false information for the purpose of   obtaining greater compensation than that to which he or she  is  legally   entitled  for  furnishing  services or merchandise, or knowingly submits   false  information  for  the  purpose  of  obtaining  authorization  for   furnishing  services or merchandise under this title, shall be guilty of   a class A misdemeanor.
NY Elder L § 253 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELD - Elder Article 2 - Programs for the Elderly Title 3 - Program for Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage 253 - Utilization of Out-of-State Provider Pharmacies; Necessity and Convenience.

§  253. Utilization of out-of-state provider pharmacies; necessity and   convenience. 1. In counties having a population of seventy-five thousand   or less that are in proximity  to  the  state  boundary  and  which  are   determined  by the commissioner of health to be not adequately served by   provider pharmacies registered in New York, and in Fishers Island in the   town of Southold,  Suffolk  county,  the  commissioner  may  approve  as   provider  pharmacies,  pharmacies  located  in  New Jersey, Connecticut,   Vermont, Pennsylvania or Massachusetts. Such  approvals  shall  be  made   after  (a)  consideration  of  the convenience and necessity of New York   residents  in  the  rural  areas  served   by   such   pharmacies,   (b)   consideration  of  the  quality  of  service  of such pharmacies and the   standing of such pharmacies with the governmental board or agency of the   state in which such pharmacy is located, (c) the commissioner shall give   all licensed pharmacies within the county notice of his or her intention   to  approve  such  out-of-state  provider  pharmacies,   and   (d)   the   commissioner has held a public hearing at which he or she has determined   factually  that  the  licensed  pharmacies  within  such  county are not   adequately serving as provider pharmacies.2. The commissioner of health shall investigate and determine  whether   certification  shall  be  granted within ninety days of the filing of an   application for certification by the governing body of any city, town or   village, within a county  determined  by  the  commissioner  to  be  not   adequately served by provider pharmacies registered in New York pursuant   to  subdivision  one  of  this  section, claiming to be lacking adequate   pharmaceutical service.3. Every certification granted pursuant to this section  shall  expire   not more than five years after the date of issuance.
NY Elder L § 254 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELD - Elder Article 2 - Programs for the Elderly Title 3 - Program for Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage 254 - Cost of Living Adjustment.

§  254. Cost of living adjustment. 1. Within amounts appropriated, the   commissioner of health shall adjust the  program  eligibility  standards   set  forth  in  subdivision two of section two hundred forty-two of this   title to account for increases in the cost of living.2. The commissioner shall further adjust individual and  joint  income   categories set forth in subdivisions two and four of section two hundred   forty-eight of this title to conform to the adjustments made pursuant to   subdivision one of this section.
NY Elder L § 301 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELD - Elder Article 2 - Programs for the Elderly Title 5 - Age Friendly Communities 301 - Guidelines for Development of Community-Based Programs.

§  301.  Guidelines  for  development  of community-based programs. In   order to encourage the  development  of  activities  and  programs  that   support  older  adults  within  communities,  the  office  shall develop   materials  and  guidelines  for  the  development   of   community-based   programs.  Such  guidelines  and  materials  shall be designed to assist   local area agencies on aging, non-profit entities,  and  community-based   organizations that wish to establish programs for seniors in their local   communities.  In  choosing  what  types of programs for which to develop   guidelines and materials, the office shall focus on programs  that  have   been  successful  in  supporting older adults in the community and those   that provide innovative approaches  to  existing  challenges.  Areas  of   concern,  for  which  encouraging  the  spread of locally-based programs   would be most beneficial, shall include, but  not  be  limited  to:  (a)   supporting  the  ability  of  older  adults to stay in their homes, both   through services and assistance with chores and maintenance; (b) general   safety and prevention of abuse and exploitation; (c) socialization, both   with peers and with individuals  of  all  ages;  (d)  opportunities  for   involvement  in  the  local  community,  including volunteerism; and (e)   encouraging older adults who wish to continue their career or embark  on   a new career path.
NY Elec L § 3-103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELN - Election Article 3 - Election Officials Title 1 - Statewide Provisions 3-103 - Computerized Record Keeping; Sharing Information in Database.

§ 3-103. Computerized record keeping; sharing information in database.   1.  The  state board of elections shall promulgate rules and regulations   setting  minimum  standards  for  computerized  record  keeping  systems   maintained  by county boards of elections. Such standards shall include,   but not be limited to system access and security, the format and content   of the data to be recorded and stored on such systems, and  the  minimum   technical  specifications for computer programming. Such standards shall   be for the purpose of facilitating  compatibility  between  the  systems   used by the several boards of elections.2.  The  state board of elections, in accordance with subdivision four   of section 3-100 of this title, shall enter into an agreement  with  the   commissioner  of motor vehicles whereby the department of motor vehicles   will provide the state board of elections information  to  assist  local   boards of elections to verify a voter's identity pursuant to the federal   Help America Vote Act of 2002.3.  The  commissioner  of motor vehicles shall enter into an agreement   with the federal commissioner of  social  security  whereby  the  social   security  administration will provide the commissioner of motor vehicles   information to allow local boards  of  elections  to  verify  a  voter's   identity pursuant to the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.4.  In  addition,  the  state  board  of elections, in accordance with   subdivision four of section 3-100 of this title,  shall  enter  into  an   agreement  with  other  agencies  within the state that have information   relevant to the verification of a voter's identity whereby such agencies   will provide the state board of elections information  to  assist  local   boards of elections to verify a voter's identity pursuant to the federal   Help America Vote Act of 2002.5.   The   information   transmitted   between   the  statewide  voter   registration list and other databases, as provided for in this  section,   shall  be  limited  to  the  information  which  is contained in a voter   registration application and is necessary to verify a voter's  identity.   The information contained in the statewide voter registration list shall   not be used for non-election purposes.
NY Elec L § 3-104-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELN - Election Article 3 - Election Officials Title 1 - Statewide Provisions 3-104-A - Compliance Unit; Compliance Procedures.

§  3-104-a. Compliance unit; compliance procedures.  1. There shall be   a compliance unit within the board of  elections.  The  compliance  unit   shall  examine campaign finance statements required to be filed pursuant   to article fourteen of this chapter. If such statements are found to  be   deficient,  the compliance unit shall notify the person required to file   such statement of such deficiency. Such notice shall be in  writing  and   mailed to the last known residence or business address of such person by   certified  mail,  return receipt requested, or mailed to such address by   first class mail if an affidavit attesting to such mailing is created to   evidence such mailing. If the person required to file such statement  is   a treasurer who has stated that the committee has been authorized by one   or  more  candidates,  a  copy  of  such  notice  shall  be sent to each   candidate by first class mail.2. Upon a  failure  to  remedy  the  deficiencies  identified  by  the   compliance  unit  within  thirty  days of the receipt of such notice the   chief enforcement counsel may proceed pursuant to  subdivision  five  of   section  3-104  of  this title. If such notice is received within thirty   days of an election,  failure  to  remedy  the  deficiencies  identified   within  seven  days  of the receipt of such notice the chief enforcement   counsel may proceed pursuant to subdivision five  of  section  3-104  of   this title.
NY Elec L § 3-106 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELN - Election Article 3 - Election Officials Title 1 - Statewide Provisions 3-106 - Fair Campaign Code.

§  3-106.  Fair campaign code. 1. In addition to the powers and duties   elsewhere enumerated in this article,  the  state  board  of  elections,   after  public hearings, shall adopt a "fair campaign code" setting forth   ethical  standards  of  conduct  for  persons,  political  parties   and   committees  engaged in election campaigns including, but not limited to,   specific prohibitions against practices of political espionage and other   political practices involving subversion of the  political  parties  and   process.2.  Copies  of  such  code  shall be sent to each candidate, political   party or political committee, upon request, by the  board  of  elections   with  which  such  candidate,  party  or  committee  is required to file   statements of campaign financial disclosure pursuant to article fourteen   of this chapter.3. The state board of  elections,  on  its  own  initiative,  or  upon   complaint  or  otherwise,  may  investigate any alleged violation of the   fair campaign code and, in appropriate cases, may apply for an order, as   provided in this article.4. In addition to any other civil or criminal  penalty  which  may  be   provided  for by law, the state board may impose a civil penalty, not to   exceed one thousand dollars, upon any person found by the board, after a   hearing, to have violated any of the provisions of such code.5. Any such finding by the board may  only  be  had  after  a  hearing   conducted  by  it  upon  reasonable  written  notice,  as  the board may   determine, to  such  person  and  affording  such  person  a  reasonable   opportunity to be heard and present and examine witnesses thereat.
NY Elec L § 3-110 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELN - Election Article 3 - Election Officials Title 1 - Statewide Provisions 3-110 - Time Allowed Employees to Vote.

§ 3-110. Time allowed employees to vote. 1. If a registered voter does   not  have sufficient time outside of his or her scheduled working hours,   within which to vote on any day at which he or  she  may  vote,  at  any   election,  he  or she may, without loss of pay for up to two hours, take   off so much working time as will, when added to his or her  voting  time   outside his or her working hours, enable him or her to vote.2.  If  an  employee  has  four  consecutive  hours either between the   opening of the polls and the beginning of his or her working  shift,  or   between  the  end  of  his  or  her working shift and the closing of the   polls, he or she shall be deemed to have sufficient time outside his  or   her  working hours within which to vote. If he or she has less than four   consecutive hours he or she may take off so much working time  as  will,   when  added  to  his or her voting time outside his or her working hours   enable him or her to vote, but not more than two hours of which shall be   without loss of pay, provided that he or she shall be allowed  time  off   for  voting only at the beginning or end of his or her working shift, as   the employer may designate, unless otherwise mutually agreed.3. If the employee requires working time  off  to  vote  the  employee   shall  notify  his  or  her employer not more than ten nor less than two   working days before the day of the election that he or she requires time   off to vote in accordance with the provisions of this section.4. Not less  than  ten  working  days  before  every  election,  every   employer  shall  post conspicuously in the place of work where it can be   seen as employees come or go to their place of work,  a  notice  setting   forth  the  provisions of this section. Such notice shall be kept posted   until the close of the polls on election day.
NY Elec L § 3-200 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ELN - Election Article 3 - Election Officials Title 2 - Board of Elections 3-200 - Boards of Elections; Creation, Qualifications of Commissioners, Removal.

§   3-200.   Boards   of   elections;   creation,   qualifications  of   commissioners, removal. 1. There shall be a board of elections  in  each   county  of  the  state and in the city of New York for the five counties   thereof.2. Each board shall consist of two election commissioners, except that   the county legislative body of a county having a population of more than   one hundred and twenty thousand may, by local law, increase  the  number   of  commissioners  to  four,  to be appointed as provided in this title.   Each of the major political  parties  shall  be  eligible  to  recommend   appointment of an equal number of commissioners.3.   In  the  city  of  New  York  the  board  shall  consist  of  ten   commissioners of election who shall be registered voters in  the  county   for  which  they  are  appointed and they shall be appointed by the city   council of the city of New York. Not more than two  commissioners  shall   be registered voters of the same county.4.  No  person shall be appointed as election commissioner or continue   to hold office who is not a registered voter in the county  and  not  an   enrolled  member of the party recommending his appointment, or who holds   any other public office, except that of commissioner  of  deeds,  notary   public,  village  officer,  city  or town justice, member of a community   board within the city of New York or trustee  or  officer  of  a  school   district outside of a city.6.  An election commissioner shall not be a candidate for any elective   office which he would not be entitled to hold under  the  provisions  of   this  article,  unless  he has ceased by resignation or otherwise, to be   commissioner prior to his nomination or designation therefor.  Otherwise   such nomination or designation shall be null and void.7. An election commissioner may be removed from office by the governor   for  cause  in  the  same  manner as a sheriff. Any vacancy so resulting   shall be filled in a manner  prescribed  by  this  article  for  filling   vacancies.