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NY A11030
Bill
Status
5/10/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Bing
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Health-Related Legal Services Grant Program in the Department of Health to fund collaborations between health care providers and legal services programs providing free on-site legal services to income-eligible patients.
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Covers legal matters including housing, health insurance, employment benefits, government benefits, immigration, family law, advance planning, special education, and debtor/creditor issues that impact patient health.
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Requires the Department to work with legal services organizations, health advocacy groups, hospitals, and health care providers to establish standards and guidelines for funded programs.
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Authorizes grants to not-for-profit entities operated by or affiliated with legal services organizations, law schools, social services organizations, or health care providers through a competitive application process.
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Directs the Commissioner to consider applicant qualifications, statewide geographic distribution, and access to additional funding when awarding grants; requires annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on program effectiveness.
Legislative Description
Establishes a health-related legal services program to make grants for the purpose of providing on site legal services without charge to assist, on a voluntary basis, income eligible patients and their families to resolve legal matters or needs that have an impact on patient health.
Last Action
held for consideration in ways and means
7/1/2010