What is a SNAP Household?
A SNAP household can be a person living alone, or a group of people living together (they do not have...
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Archived Presentations
December 11, 2020 Understanding Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care for Families December 4, 2020 New York State Landlord/Tenant Law and Evictions...
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¿Me pueden cortar los servicios públicos?
¿Cuándo me pueden cortar los servicios públicos?•En la mayoría de los casos, solo le pueden cortar los servicios públicos si...
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How do I appeal a termination of benefits following a Continuing Disability Review?
Back when you first received your Social Security benefits, no promises were given that they would last for the rest...
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Information for Welfare to Work Recipients – Suffolk County
Medical CoverageMedicaid will cover children under 19. Income levels are based on the child’s age. Spend Downs are always available for...
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Dedicated Savings Account for Childrens’ Retroactive Social Security Benefits
What is a dedicated savings account?A dedicated savings account is an account that the Social Security Administration (SSA) requires a...
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Resources for Veterans
County Veterans Service Agencies Suffolk County: 100 Veterans Memorial Highway 3rd Floor Hauppauge, NY 11788 631-853-VETS (8387) or 300 Center...
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How long can I wait to answer the foreclosure notice?
How long can I wait to answer the foreclosure notice? It depends on how you were served. If you were...
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Social Security: Additional Resources
Social Security: Additional Resources Updated: Oct 30, 2020 How do I apply for a new or replacement Social Security number...
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I need to file a complaint about my utility service.
This page outlines the rules that will apply after the current state of emergency is lifted. Please refer to our...
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Lump Sum Payments
A lump-sum payment is a one-time only payment such as an insurance settlement, a lawsuit settlement, an inheritance, lottery winnings,...
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Applying for Veterans Disability Benefits and Appealing Denials
What are disability benefits? Disability Compensation is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to Veterans with disabilities that are the result...
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How can I apply for Public Benefits?
ONLINEUse this Online Pre Screening website to see if you qualify for any of the following benefits:https://www.mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/beginHelp with buying foodTemporary...
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How do I apply for SNAP Benefits?
Apply OnlineThe State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance recently announced that Nassau and Suffolk County residents can now apply...
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How to Get Your Medical Records Into Evidence at Your Child Support Hearing
1. Fill out the enclosed HIPAA release form for each one of your doctors’ offices and hospitals where you received...
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¿Cómo denuncio una estafa?
Cuando se trata del fraude al consumidor, el primer paso es reconocerlo.Si lo están estafando a usted o a alguien...
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Am I Eligible for WIC?
Visit the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Services to find out if you are eligible for WIC...
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What rights does a homeless student have when it comes to schooling?
Helping You Help Your Child: Information for ParentsRead the National Center for Homeless Education's Brief: School Help for Homeless Children...
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Can my utilities be shut off?
Introduction Utility companies must follow proper shut-off procedures. If you are having trouble paying your utility bills or your gas...
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Our recent Pro bono Attorney honorees tell us why they do the work
JOHN BERMINGHAM, ESQ. Mr. Bermingham was recognized for his tremendous long-term dedication to the clients he represents in Landlord-Tenant Court...
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