New York S08683 establishes a medical cost-of-living adjustment and utility bill relief for senior citizens based on documented medical necessity.

New York S08683 amends the public service law and the social services law to establish a medical cost-of-living adjustment and utility bill relief for residential customers aged sixty-five years or older who incur documented medical expenses necessary to maintain or preserve life or basic bodily function. Gas and electric corporations operating within the state must establish a program for these adjustments and discounts, in coordination with the department and the office of temporary and disability assistance.

New York S08683 establishes a medical cost-of-living adjustment and utility bill relief for senior citizens based on documented medical necessity.

New York S08683 amends the public service law and the social services law to establish a medical cost-of-living adjustment and utility bill relief for residential customers aged sixty-five years or older who incur documented medical expenses necessary to maintain or preserve life or basic bodily function. Gas and electric corporations operating within the state must establish a program for these adjustments and discounts, in coordination with the department and the office of temporary and disability assistance.