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NY A02717

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Hevesi

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the period for applicants and recipients to request a fair hearing on disability determinations from ten days to sixty days after receiving notice of the examining medical professional's determination.

  • Allows applicants to request a fair hearing within sixty days of receipt of a work activity assignment, whichever provides more time.

  • Prohibits assignment or enforcement of work activities pending a fair hearing and determination, unless the applicant agrees to a limited work assignment consistent with their alleged medical condition.

  • Permits social services districts to provide notice of potential sanctions if they have reason to believe the recipient does not actually have a work-limiting condition, with sanctions based on clear medical evidence of intentional misrepresentation.

  • 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

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Social Services1/25/2019

Full Bill Text

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