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A01577 Summary:
| BILL NO | A01577A |
| SAME AS | SAME AS S03108-A |
| SPONSOR | Buttenschon |
| COSPNSR | Darling, Epstein, Cunningham, McDonald, Stern, Gunther, DeStefano, Gonzalez-Rojas, Sillitti, Burdick, Kelles |
| MLTSPNSR | |
| Add §33.28, Ment Hyg L | |
| Directs the independent developmental disability ombudsman program to establish a service delivery structure based in New York state that includes a toll-free telephone hotline, an interactive website, and availability of in-person, telephone and email access to ombudsman program staff or volunteers; to provide assistance for navigating and completing processes; to assist individuals in filing and preparing appeals; to assist individuals with any problems encountered; and to educate individuals on their rights and responsibilities with respect to access to services provided by the office for people with developmental disabilities and care coordination provided by health homes serving individuals with developmental disabilities or services provided by other providers. | |