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NY A08099
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/29/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cunningham
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AI Summary
- Department of Social Services must integrate a user-friendly benefits cliff calculator tool into public assistance outreach and support efforts
- Calculator tool must allow users to understand how changes to gross income affect eligibility for public assistance programs and long-term financial self-sufficiency
- State and local employees responsible for assisting individuals with public assistance applications must have access to the calculator tool and receive proper training on its use
- Benefits cliff calculator tool must be made easily accessible on the Department's website
- Department must submit a report on efforts to fulfill these requirements to the Governor, Senate Temporary President, and Assembly Speaker by November 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Establishes a user-friendly benefits cliff calculator tool that allows users to understand how changes to gross income can affect eligibility for public assistance programs and long-term financial self-sufficiency and sustainability.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Social Services9/29/2023
Full Bill Text
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