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NY S03483

Bill

Status

Passed

12/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • Applies to individuals already determined eligible for EPIC assistance under the article.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/30/2022
Aging1/5/2022
Aging3/22/2021
Aging1/29/2021

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