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NY S01083
Bill
Status
8/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Eric Adams
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AI Summary
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Requires local social services districts to notify applicants in writing of available monetary grants for emergency needs assistance when they apply for public assistance or care.
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Mandates districts determine whether applicants are in immediate need at the time of application and provide emergency needs assistance or care if they qualify, pending investigation completion.
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Requires written notification to inform applicants of their right to an expedited hearing if emergency needs assistance or care is denied.
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Requires districts to provide applicants with written determination stating the specific reasons for any denial of emergency needs assistance or care.
Legislative Description
Provides that upon application for public assistance or care, the local social services district shall notify the applicant both verbally and in writing of the availability of monetary grants for emergency needs assistance and shall, at such time, determine whether such person is in immediate need, and if in immediate need, provide such monetary grant adequate to meet the emergency need pending completion of the investigation; and to inform applicant of reason for any denial and right to an expedited hearing thereon.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.455
8/30/2010