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NY S05406

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Elder Law Section 242, subdivision 3 to add protections for individuals receiving pharmaceutical insurance coverage under the EPIC program
  • Prohibits loss of eligibility based solely on income increases from public or private pensions or social security benefits that do not exceed the annual consumer price index (all items United States city average)
  • Applies to individuals already determined eligible for assistance under the article
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that an individual shall not become ineligible under the EPIC program due to an increase in social security benefits or a public or private pension where such increase does not exceed the consumer price index.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGING

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Aging3/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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