Increases the amount certain individuals are eligible for when receiving enhanced residential care

This bill increases monthly financial assistance for individuals and couples receiving enhanced residential care in New York. Effective January 1, 2025, eligible individuals will receive $1,768 per month (up from $1,637), while eligible couples will receive double that amount ($3,536 total). The change modifies Section 209 of the Social Services Law to adjust payment levels for this specific care program. It directly affects residents in certified residential care facilities who qualify for this benefit under current eligibility rules. The bill amends existing law to update payment amounts without altering eligibility criteria.