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NY A03041
Bill
Status
1/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Extends the period for public assistance applicants to request a fair hearing on disability determinations from 10 days to 60 days or within 60 days of receipt of a work activity assignment.
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Prohibits assignment or enforcement of work activities pending a fair hearing unless the applicant agrees to a limited work assignment consistent with their medical condition.
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Maintains authority for social services districts to impose sanctions if they determine an applicant lacks a work-limiting condition based on clear medical evidence and intentional misrepresentation.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Extends the period given to certain applicants for public assistance benefits to request a fair hearing on a determination of their ability to participate in work activities from ten days to sixty days or within sixty days of receipt of a work activity assignment.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/3/2018