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NY S03483
Bill
Status
12/28/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jamaal Bailey
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AI Summary
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Amends the elder law to protect eligibility under the Program for Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) when income increases due to pension or Social Security benefit adjustments.
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Prevents individuals from losing EPIC eligibility if their income rises solely because of increases in public or private pension payments or Social Security benefits that do not exceed the annual consumer price index (all items United States city average).
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Applies to individuals already determined eligible for EPIC assistance under the article.
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Takes effect April 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Provides that an individual shall not become ineligible under the EPIC program due to an increase in social security benefits or a public or private pension where such increase does not exceed the consumer price index.
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.85
12/28/2022