Authorizes the New York Department of Social Services to send notices electronically to providers with written authorization.

This bill amends the social services law to allow the New York Department of Social Services to send certain notices to providers via electronic means if the provider or recipient has provided written authorization. The bill specifies that such electronic notices must be sent using reasonably secure methods and that records of these transactions will be considered valid proof of delivery. This change aims to streamline the notification process while ensuring security and consent.

Authorizes the New York Department of Social Services to send notices electronically to providers with written authorization.

This bill amends the social services law to allow the New York Department of Social Services to send certain notices to providers via electronic means if the provider or recipient has provided written authorization. The bill specifies that such electronic notices must be sent using reasonably secure methods and that records of these transactions will be considered valid proof of delivery. This change aims to streamline the notification process while ensuring security and consent.