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Income Eligibility ChartsListed below are the income guidelines for several benefit programs available in NYS as well as the federal poverty levels. An applying household would need to meet all eligibility criteria in order to be entitled. The PBRC Manual, published by the Public Benefits Resource Center, provides eligibility criteria for over 70 benefit programs, and is updated quarterly.
Resource BooksSeveral government agencies publish their rules and regulations of the program. These links provide valuable information for the advocate in understanding how the program works. New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
New York State Department of Health Social Security Administration
Benefit ApplicationsCertain programs have their applications available online. You can go directly to these websites and download the applications, which can be used when applying for the public benefits. We have included links to instructions, when available, as well. For information on these benefits see PBRC Manual Online. Cash Benefits Food Health Housing Miscellaneous Cash BenefitsSocial Security Insurance Benefits
Unemployment BenefitsPublic Assistance Application (NYC)
FoodFood Stamps
Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program
HealthMedicaid/PCAP/Family Health Plus/Child Health Plus B (Access NY Health Care)
Medicaid Long Term Care/Home Care – LDSS 2921
Medicaid Personal Care Services
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC)Medicare Part D Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy)Medicare Saving Program
Healthy NY
HousingSenior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE)MiscellaneousHome Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)Fair Hearings |
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