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NY A03404
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/25/2013
Primary Sponsor
Keith Wright
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AI Summary
- Extends the period for applicants and recipients to request a fair hearing on disability determinations from 10 days to 60 days after receiving notice or within 60 days of receiving a work activity assignment
- Prohibits assignment to or enforcement of work activities pending a fair hearing and determination unless the applicant agrees to limited work assignments consistent with their medical condition
- Allows social services districts to proceed with sanctions if they have reason to believe the recipient does not actually suffer from a work-limiting condition, with notice provided to the applicant
- Permits sanctions if the district determines based on clear medical evidence that the individual intentionally misrepresented their medical condition
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Extends the period given to certain applicants for public assistance benefits to request a fair hearing on a determination of their ability to participate in work activities from ten days to sixty days or within sixty days of receipt of a work activity assignment.
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means
6/3/2014
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means6/3/2014
Social Services1/25/2013
Full Bill Text
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