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NY S02380

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

James Seward

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for comprehensive pharmaceutical coverage under elder law to include unmarried residents eligible for or receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits with annual income of $20,000 or less, in addition to those age 65 and older.

  • Expands eligibility for comprehensive pharmaceutical coverage to include married residents eligible for or receiving SSDI benefits with combined household income of $26,000 or less, in addition to those age 65 and older.

  • Expands eligibility for catastrophic pharmaceutical coverage to include unmarried residents eligible for or receiving SSDI benefits with annual income between $20,000 and $35,000, in addition to those age 65 and older.

  • Expands eligibility for catastrophic pharmaceutical coverage to include married residents eligible for or receiving SSDI benefits with combined household income between $26,000 and $50,000, in addition to those age 65 and older.

  • Requires all eligible individuals to be redetermined eligible at least every 24 months and takes effect 120 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Makes certain persons (meeting certain income requirements) who are eligible for or receiving social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits eligible for elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGING

1/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Aging1/4/2012
Finance3/14/2011
Aging1/19/2011

Full Bill Text

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