Bill > A01817

This bill amends the New York Social Services Law to define and include a "closed period of eligibility" for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Specifically, the bill introduces a new definition of "closed period of eligibility" as a determination by the Social Security Administration that a person was eligible for SSI benefits during a past time period but is no longer eligible at the time of the determination. The bill updates references from the "secretary of the federal department of health, education and welfare" to the "federal commissioner of social security" and modifies the language around eligibility criteria to include individuals who have been awarded benefits for a closed period. This means that individuals who previously qualified for SSI benefits for a specific time in the past, but do not currently qualify, can still be considered eligible for certain state-level benefits. The changes aim to provide more flexibility in determining eligibility for supplemental income support for aged, blind, and disabled persons in New York State.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1817