Exempts financial settlements for childhood sexual abuse from consideration for social security benefits eligibility and amount.

This bill amends the social services law to exempt amounts received from any financial settlement for childhood sexual abuse from consideration as income or resources for determining eligibility for or the amount of benefits under any program provided under the social security law. The exemption applies if and to the extent permitted by federal law and regulations.

Exempts financial settlements for childhood sexual abuse from consideration for social security benefits eligibility and amount.

This bill amends the social services law to exempt amounts received from any financial settlement for childhood sexual abuse from consideration as income or resources for determining eligibility for or the amount of benefits under any program provided under the social security law. The exemption applies if and to the extent permitted by federal law and regulations.