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NY A03852

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Keith Wright

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for applicants and recipients to request a fair hearing regarding disability determinations from ten days to sixty days after notification
  • Allows an additional sixty-day period to request a fair hearing following receipt of a work activity assignment
  • Prohibits enforcement of work activity assignments pending a fair hearing if timely requested, unless the applicant agrees to limited work not inconsistent with their medical condition
  • Preserves the social services district's authority to impose sanctions if they have clear medical evidence that an applicant 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

referred to social services

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Social Services1/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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