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NY A00165
Bill
Status
1/4/2017
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 mechanisms for public assistance.
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Amends Section 104 to limit recovery actions to situations where applicants 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 recoupment of public assistance to cases required by federal law, reimbursement of safety net assistance when pending SSI is approved, or assistance received through fraudulent means.
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Amends Section 104-b to change liens from "public assistance and care" to "medical assistance" only on personal injury claims and settlements, reflecting a narrower scope of recovery.
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Takes effect April 1 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
1/3/2018