Bill > A04317

This bill amends the New York Social Services Law to increase the income threshold for a one-time earned income disregard for public assistance recipients. Currently, when a recipient first enters employment, their entire earned income can be disregarded for up to six consecutive months for eligibility purposes. The bill raises the income limit from 200 percent to 400 percent of the federal poverty level, allowing more working individuals to maintain their public assistance benefits during the initial months of employment. This change aims to provide a more supportive transition for people moving from public assistance to gainful employment by reducing the financial penalty that can occur when individuals start working. Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner to seek any necessary federal waivers to implement this one-time earned income disregard, and ensures that if a recipient moves between social services districts, the income disregard will continue to apply.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4317