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NY A00677
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to provide assistance to applicants and recipients of additional state payments when no federal administration agreement exists
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Mandates the commissioner contract with not-for-profit providers experienced in serving individuals with disabilities to deliver this assistance
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Assistance must include help with eligibility documentation, explaining benefits, accessing the fair hearing process, providing legal advocacy referrals, and offering in-person assistance at residences or hospitals when necessary
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Requires contracted providers to conduct outreach to identify eligible individuals not receiving benefits and to identify systemic barriers faced by people with disabilities in the application process
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Contracted not-for-profit providers must submit annual reports on their findings to the governor and legislative leaders, with the first report due January 1, 2026
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 ways and means
1/7/2026