Exempts childhood sexual abuse settlement amounts from income and resource consideration for social services benefits.

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 services law. The exemption applies if and to the extent permitted by federal law and regulations.

Exempts childhood sexual abuse settlement amounts from income and resource consideration for social services benefits.

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 services law. The exemption applies if and to the extent permitted by federal law and regulations.