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NY A03404

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Keith Wright

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

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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