NY A05510

Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to simplify public assistance application processes with information and questions written at a basic literacy level.

Mandates creation of a supplemental notice form listing all required notifications to applicants, with font size of at least 16 points.

Requires check-off boxes on the supplemental form for applicants to indicate they have received and understand each notification, plus a signature line for overall acknowledgment.

Directs local social services districts to provide the supplemental notification form to all public assistance applicants.

Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to review the supplemental form at least every six months and add any new notifications required by law, rule, or regulation.