Bill > S04540

This bill implements additional restrictions on actions to recover overpayment of certain social services assistance. The key provisions are: 1. It defines "overpayment" and "recipient" for the purposes of recovery actions. 2. It requires a public welfare official to file a certificate of merit with any complaint for overpayment recovery, detailing the basis for the claim. 3. It prohibits the use of confession of judgment to recover overpayments. 4. It establishes a 2-year statute of limitations for recovery actions. 5. It requires the use of the most favorable budgeting methodology when determining eligibility and overpayment amounts. 6. It provides exceptions and protections for recipients, such as waivers in cases of undue hardship, and special provisions during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The bill aims to limit unnecessary or overly burdensome recovery efforts by social services agencies.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4540