New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S5318 — Prohibits insurers from reducing disability benefits due to the actual or anticipated receipt of social security disability benefits unless certain conditions are met

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prevents insurers from reducing disability benefits due to Social Security disability benefits under certain conditions.

This legislation prohibits insurance companies from cutting disability benefits if recipients receive or are expected to receive Social Security disability benefits. Specific conditions for such reductions are outlined but not detailed in the available information.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that if you receive Social Security disability benefits, your insurance disability benefits may be better protected from reduction.

Summary

Prohibits insurers from reducing disability benefits due to the actual or anticipated receipt of social security disability benefits unless certain conditions are met.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A6465

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.1125

  5. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

  6. COMMITTED TO RULES

  7. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  8. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  9. 1ST REPORT CAL.586

  10. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S5318 do?
Prohibits insurers from reducing disability benefits due to the actual or anticipated receipt of social security disability benefits unless certain conditions are met.
Who sponsors S5318?
S5318 is sponsored by Jamaal Bailey.
What is the current status of S5318?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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