Events

◂ May 2026

A New Right for Terminally Ill New Yorkers: Understanding Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) and what Health Care Professionals should know
5/7/20265pm7:30pm

Venue

Albany Guardian Society

12 Corporate Woods Blvd., 1st Floor
Albany, NY 12211

Virtual Option Available (attend from home or office)

We are excited to share that we are partnering with the Case Management Society of America (CMSA Capital District) to offer this free educational event for professionals across the aging, healthcare, and care management communities.

A New Right for Terminally Ill New Yorkers: Understanding Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) and What Health Care Professionals Should Know

Speaker:
Corinne Carey

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Overview

New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act, signed into law on February 6, 2026, will take effect on August 5, 2026. This program will provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of this new legislation and its implications for practice.

Participants will gain insight into:

Eligibility criteria
The request and approval process
Documentation requirements
Mental health evaluation components
Provider participation guidelines
How MAiD integrates with hospice and palliative care services

Learning Objectives

This session is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate this evolving area of end-of-life care while supporting patients and families with clarity, compassion, and compliance.