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NY S07743

NY S07743
Provides supplemental security income for eligible individuals receiving enhanced residential care.


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Introduced
02/14/2018
In Committee
06/18/2018
Crossed Over
06/18/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to supplemental security income for eligible individuals receiving enhanced residential care The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the social services law to provide supplemental security income (SSI) for eligible individuals receiving enhanced residential care. The key provisions are: - From April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019, the SSI amount for an eligible individual is $1,549 and for an eligible couple is twice that amount. - The SSI amount increases annually, reaching $2,029 for an eligible individual and twice that for an eligible couple by April 1, 2022 and thereafter. - The bill aims to provide additional financial support for individuals receiving enhanced residential care, which may include assisted living or other specialized housing and services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

referred to social services (on 06/18/2018)

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