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NY A00549
Bill
Status
1/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals with developmental disabilities currently in nonintegrated settings (such as sheltered workshops) to request accommodation from the commissioner to remain in those settings rather than being required to transition to integrated employment.
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Requires individuals seeking to remain in nonintegrated settings to complete at least one of four options: a vocational assessment every five years, a trial integrated work experience every five years, outreach and education services, or a benefits counseling consultation.
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Ensures individuals granted accommodation to remain in nonintegrated settings continue to receive services and maintain eligibility for benefits under social services law at substantially similar levels as those in integrated settings.
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Directs the commissioner of developmental disabilities to amend New York's federal employment plan (approved May 1, 2014) with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to secure continued federal funding for prevocational services and sheltered workshop settings.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Preserves the right of individuals with developmental disabilities to choose to remain in a nonintegrated setting; directs the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to modify the state's agreement on the closure of nonintegrated settings with the centers for medicare and medicaid services; allows for informed choice and safeguards the continued receipt of pertinent federal medicaid funds.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/3/2018