Bill > S07741

This bill amends the 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 for a "closed period of eligibility" as a determination by the Social Security Administration that a person was previously eligible for SSI benefits for a specific time in the past 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 eligibility criteria to include individuals who have been awarded benefits for a closed period. This change allows people who were previously eligible for SSI benefits for a defined period to still be considered when determining eligibility for additional state payments, even if they are not currently receiving ongoing SSI benefits. The modification provides more flexibility in how SSI eligibility is assessed and recognized by the state's temporary and disability assistance office.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7741