New York S00356 allows paratransit service recertification applicants to submit physician correspondence instead of an in-person assessment.

New York S00356 amends the public authorities law to allow individuals recertifying for paratransit services to submit correspondence from a licensed physician instead of undergoing an in-person assessment. The physician's correspondence must be dated within the preceding thirty days and indicate that paratransit service is necessary for the individual. The authority is directed to establish rules and regulations regarding the form and content of the physician's correspondence. This act takes effect immediately.

New York S00356 allows paratransit service recertification applicants to submit physician correspondence instead of an in-person assessment.

New York S00356 amends the public authorities law to allow individuals recertifying for paratransit services to submit correspondence from a licensed physician instead of undergoing an in-person assessment. The physician's correspondence must be dated within the preceding thirty days and indicate that paratransit service is necessary for the individual. The authority is directed to establish rules and regulations regarding the form and content of the physician's correspondence. This act takes effect immediately.