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NY A05153
Bill
Status
5/21/2013
Primary Sponsor
James Brennan
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AI Summary
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Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 43.03 to prohibit the Commissioner from collecting fees for mental hygiene services from settlement or judgment monies awarded to patients or their estates
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Prevents fee collection from monies obtained through releases of liability or court-ordered settlements and judgments against the State arising from acts or omissions during patient confinement or care provision
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Prohibits offsetting or encumbering settlement and judgment monies for the purpose of paying service fees
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that moneys awarded as damages or obtained by judgment or settlement as a result of a cause of action commenced against officers or employees of the office of mental health shall not be considered assets for purposes of determining whether or not there exists an inability to pay for services; provides that such moneys shall not be seized, offset or otherwise attached for the purposes of paying fees for services rendered by the department of mental hygiene.
Last Action
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
3/10/2014