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What is NYC AC § 31-107?

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This section mandates the provision of counseling services to veterans seeking assistance with benefits from the city, state, and federal levels. The services include advice and information, and must be available in all five boroughs, particularly at veterans resource centers. Applies to veterans and their families seeking benefits assistance.

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§ 31-107 Benefits counseling.

AC § 31-107

The department shall provide counseling services to veterans seeking assistance regarding benefits offered by the city of New York, the state of New York and the United States department of veterans affairs to which they, their spouses or domestic partners, dependents or any family members may be entitled because of their military service. Counseling services shall include advice, evaluation and information, but shall not include the services identified by section 14.629(b) of title 38 of the code of federal regulations. Counseling services must be provided by trained staff and shall, at a minimum, be available in each of the five boroughs, including at each veterans resource center established pursuant to section 31-106. (L.L. 2018/214, 12/15/2018, eff. 3/15/2019)

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