PSS's mission is to strengthen the capacity of older New Yorkers,

their families, and communities to thrive!

Call or Text Toll-Free Caregiver Hotline: (866) 665-1713
PSS's mission is to strengthen the capacity of older New Yorkers,

their families, and communities to thrive!

Call or Text Toll-Free Caregiver Hotline: (866) 665-1713

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September 23, 2026
September 23, 2026

Caregivers and The New Medicaid Requirements

Starting January 1, 2027, some New Yorkers on Medicaid will have to show each renewal period that they work, study, volunteer, or train for at least 80 hours a month. The requirement comes from a 2025 federal law and a rule the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued on June 1, 2026. New York...
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September 23, 2026

Preventing Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

Lithium-ion batteries power phones, tablets, laptops, electric cars, e-bikes, and scooters. E-bikes and scooters have no federal safety standards, and some of their batteries are defective from the start or become defective over time, according to the FDNY. In 2023, lithium-ion batteries caused 268 fires in New York City. A battery does not need to be...
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