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NY A05849
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
- Original social services district remains financially responsible for public assistance benefits when a recipient relocates to another district for alcohol or drug addiction treatment
- District responsibility extends for 180 days from program entry or until treatment completion, whichever occurs first
- Covered benefits include cost of in-patient or out-patient treatment at facilities certified by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
- Covered benefits include housing costs provided as part of in-patient programs or during out-patient service receipt, subject to the 180-day limitation
- Effective date is January 1st following enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that when a public assistance recipient, receiving care or treatment for alcohol or other drug addiction, moves from one social services district to another such district, the social services district from which the recipient moved shall remain responsible for such benefits for 180 days or until treatment is completed, whichever shall be sooner.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/6/2016
Committee Referrals
Social Services3/5/2015
Full Bill Text
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