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Important changes to replacement for stolen SNAP and Temporary Assistance (TA) benefits

Important changes to replacement for stolen SNAP and Temporary Assistance (TA) benefits

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The 2024-25 Regular HEAP benefit reopened on January 25, 2025

The 2024-25 Regular HEAP benefit reopened on January 25, 2025

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Legal Services of Long Island Public Benefits Unit Will Now Provide Advice and Counsel or Representation to Eligible Nassau County Residents

Legal Services of Long Island Public Benefits Unit Will Now Provide Advice and Counsel or Representation to Eligible Nassau County Residents

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HEAP Opened on November 1st, 2024

HEAP Opened on November 1st, 2024

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Warming Center Resources

Warming Center Resources

17A Guardianship Legal Clinic

17A Guardianship Legal Clinic

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New Utility Allowance for SNAP benefits

New Utility Allowance for SNAP benefits

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Suffolk DSS Rental Supplement Program for individuals and families experiencing homelessness

Suffolk DSS Rental Supplement Program for individuals and families experiencing homelessness

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The Public Health Emergency Has Ended!

The Public Health Emergency Has Ended!

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May 2023 Public Benefits Alert!

May 2023 Public Benefits Alert!

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HEAP Benefits Update: 2022-2023 Cooling Assistance benefit is scheduled to open SOON!

HEAP Benefits Update: 2022-2023 Cooling Assistance benefit is scheduled to open SOON!

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SECOND Emergency HEAP benefit of 2022-2023 opened on February 27, 2023!

SECOND Emergency HEAP benefit of 2022-2023 opened on February 27, 2023!

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Emergency Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Benefit Open as of January 3, 2023

Emergency Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Benefit Open as of January 3, 2023

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New Medicare Enrollment Rule as per January 2023

New Medicare Enrollment Rule as per January 2023

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2023 Update on SNAP

2023 Update on SNAP “skimming” scams!

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Medicaid Changes for 2023!

Medicaid Changes for 2023!

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The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) started new program year on October 1, 2022

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) started new program year on October 1, 2022

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Update on Pandemic EBT Food Benefits

Update on Pandemic EBT Food Benefits

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Update for Medicaid Recipients!

Update for Medicaid Recipients!

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Housing Update regarding 2022 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Benefits

Housing Update regarding 2022 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Benefits

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Update on Pandemic EBT Food Benefits

Update on Pandemic EBT Food Benefits

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Updates on income that can't be counted for Medicaid or SSI financial eligibility

Updates on income that can’t be counted for Medicaid or SSI financial eligibility

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SNAP standard allowances will be adjusted effective October 1st, 2022.

SNAP standard allowances will be adjusted effective October 1st, 2022.

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New Electric and Natural Gas Bill Relief Program

New Electric and Natural Gas Bill Relief Program

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Increased Income Eligibility Levels for Child Care Assistance

Increased Income Eligibility Levels for Child Care Assistance

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May 2022- Medicaid Renewal Updates

May 2022- Medicaid Renewal Updates

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2021-2022 Cooling Assistance Benefit

2021-2022 Cooling Assistance Benefit

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Public Assistance Standard of Need and Medicaid Levels 2022 Chart

Public Assistance Standard of Need and Medicaid Levels 2022 Chart

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Attention Medicaid recipients: The Public Health Emergency has been extended

Attention Medicaid recipients: The Public Health Emergency has been extended

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Deadline to apply for Community-Based Long Term Care without a lookback period is quickly approaching!

Deadline to apply for Community-Based Long Term Care without a lookback period is quickly approaching!

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Am I Eligible for WIC?

Am I Eligible for WIC?

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How do I apply for SNAP Benefits?

How do I apply for SNAP Benefits?

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How can I apply for Public Benefits?

How can I apply for Public Benefits?

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Lump Sum Payments

Lump Sum Payments

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Information for Welfare to Work Recipients – Suffolk County

Information for Welfare to Work Recipients – Suffolk County

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What is a SNAP Household?

What is a SNAP Household?

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Earned Income Disregard

Earned Income Disregard

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Fair Hearings - Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Website

Fair Hearings – Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Website

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Earned Income Tax Credit

Earned Income Tax Credit

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Prescreen for SNAP Eligibility Online

Prescreen for SNAP Eligibility Online

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What are

What are “Expedited SNAP” benefits?

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Public Benefits for Immigrants

Public Benefits for Immigrants

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What is an authorized representative?

What is an authorized representative?

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