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NY A07803
Bill
Status
5/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Requires the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance to provide assistance to applicants and recipients of additional state payments when no federal administration agreement is in effect.
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Mandates the commissioner contract with one or more not-for-profit providers experienced in serving individuals with disabilities to deliver this assistance.
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Assistance services include helping with eligibility requirements and documentation, explaining benefits, accessing fair hearings, providing in-person assistance at residences or hospitals, and identifying and reaching out to eligible individuals not currently receiving benefits.
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Requires not-for-profit providers to identify systemic barriers faced by individuals with disabilities and submit annual reports to state leadership and legislative committees, with the first report due January 1, 2020.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to additional state payment assistance; provides that where there is no agreement in effect for federal administration of additional state payments the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance is responsible for providing assistance to applicants for or recipients of such payments as it relates to applying for, modifying or maintaining such benefits.
Last Action
referred to ways and means
1/8/2020