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NY A10314
Bill
Status
5/20/2016
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Repeals Section 103 of the Social Services Law and Section 131-r entirely, eliminating certain recovery provisions for public welfare officials.
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Amends Section 104 to limit recovery actions to cases where persons fraudulently failed to disclose property at time of application or recertification, removing provisions allowing claims against estates of deceased persons.
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Restricts public welfare officials from recouping public assistance except when required by federal law, needed to reimburse safety net assistance during pending SSI applications, or assistance obtained by fraud.
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Changes medical assistance lien provisions in Section 104-b to apply only to "medical assistance" rather than "public assistance and care," maintaining liens on personal injury settlements up to the amount of medical assistance provided.
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Takes effect April 1 of the year following enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to the recovery of property from persons who have fraudulently failed to disclose property and to liens for medical assistance on claims and suits for personal injury; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.
Last Action
referred to social services
5/20/2016