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NY A10518
Bill
Status
5/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Extends the period for calculating cost of living adjustments (COLA) for designated human services programs from April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2022 (previously set to expire March 31, 2019).
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Requires use of actual U.S. Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) published by the Department of Labor for the twelve-month period ending in July prior to the state fiscal year for COLA calculations through March 31, 2017.
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Beginning April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2022, requires use of CPI-U excluding energy and food costs for calculating COLA rates of payments, contracts, and reimbursement for human services programs.
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Changes the expiration date of section one from April 1, 2019 to April 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Relates to a cost of living adjustment for designated human services for the purpose of establishing rates of payments; extends certain provisions; excludes food and energy.
Last Action
referred to mental health
5/31/2016