N.Y. Elder Law § 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.