Relates to paratransit services; directs that an applicant for recertification submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.
Summary
Bill A07766 proposes an amendment to the public authorities law concerning paratransit services in New York. Specifically, it allows individuals seeking recertification for paratransit services to submit a letter from a licensed physician instead of undergoing an in-person assessment. This letter must be dated within the last thirty days and must indicate the necessity for paratransit services. The bill aims to streamline the recertification process for individuals who rely on these services, potentially reducing barriers for those with mobility challenges.
Impact
If enacted, this bill would modify existing procedures for recertifying paratransit services, impacting both the applicants and the authorities that manage these services. It would eliminate the requirement for in-person assessments, which could lead to increased accessibility for individuals with disabilities or health issues. The authority responsible for paratransit services would need to establish new rules and regulations regarding the required correspondence from physicians, thus altering the administrative processes involved in service recertification.
Sentiment
The general sentiment around Bill A07766 appears to be supportive, as it addresses the needs of individuals who may find in-person assessments challenging. However, without specific voting history or committee discussions available, it is difficult to gauge any significant opposition or concerns that may have been raised during the legislative process.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise regarding the adequacy of a physician's correspondence in lieu of an in-person assessment. Some stakeholders may argue that in-person evaluations are necessary to accurately assess an individual's needs for paratransit services. However, proponents of the bill likely emphasize the importance of reducing barriers for individuals with disabilities and the potential for improved access to necessary transportation services.
Same As
Relates to paratransit services; directs that an applicant for recertification submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.
Relates to paratransit services; directs that an applicant for recertification submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.
Relates to paratransit services; directs that an applicant for recertification submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.
Allows individuals to use correspondence from a licensed physician, dated within the preceding thirty days, indicating that paratransit service is necessary for such individual, in place of in-person recertification.
Allows for paratransit eligible for paratransit eligible individuals who are at least eighty years old, to be required only to present correspondence from a licensed physician, dated within the preceding thirty days, indicating that the paratransit service is still necessary for the individual to make a single application for paratransit services; provides that once approved, such individuals shall be exempt from all certification requirements.
Allows for paratransit eligible for paratransit eligible individuals who are at least eighty years old, to be required only to present correspondence from a licensed physician, dated within the preceding thirty days, indicating that the paratransit service is still necessary for the individual to make a single application for paratransit services; provides that once approved, such individuals shall be exempt from all certification requirements.
Providing that applicants for a physician assistant license submit to a criminal record check, providing for the collaboration between physicians and physician assistants and requiring the revocation of a physician assistant license under certain circumstances.
Requires DOT to establish paratransit brokerage program to consolidate provision of paratransit services under State Medicaid program and NJT Access Link.