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NY A02360
Bill
Status
1/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Extends the fair hearing request period for public assistance applicants from 10 days to 60 days following notification of a disability determination by an examining medical professional
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Allows applicants an additional 60-day window to request a fair hearing from the date they receive a work activity assignment
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Prohibits enforcement of work activity assignments pending a fair hearing unless the applicant agrees to limited work activities consistent with their stated medical condition
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Maintains social services districts' authority to issue sanction notices if they believe an applicant does not actually suffer from a work-limiting condition
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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
enacting clause stricken
5/10/2021