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NY A02360

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Hevesi

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Allows applicants an additional 60-day window to request a fair hearing from the date they receive a work activity assignment

  • Prohibits enforcement of work activity assignments pending a fair hearing unless the applicant agrees to limited work activities consistent with their stated medical condition

  • Maintains social services districts' authority to issue sanction notices if they believe an applicant does not actually suffer from a work-limiting condition

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Social Services1/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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