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NY A02594
Bill
Status
1/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance becomes responsible for providing assistance to applicants and recipients of additional state payments when no federal administration agreement is in effect under Social Services Law section 211.
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Commissioner must contract with one or more not-for-profit providers experienced in serving individuals with disabilities to deliver assistance services.
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Assistance services include helping with eligibility requirements, gathering documentation, explaining benefits, accessing fair hearing processes, providing in-person assistance at residences or other locations, and conducting outreach to eligible individuals not currently receiving benefits.
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Not-for-profit providers must identify systemic barriers faced by individuals with disabilities and report findings annually to the governor, legislature, and relevant committees, with initial report due January 1, 2022.
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Not-for-profit providers must coordinate and cooperate with the federal Social Security Administration regarding individuals they serve.
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 social services
1/5/2022