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Here you will find information and updates about welfare policy on the federal level.

ARTICLES

EAA Payments Available to SSI Recipients
Thanks to Gene Doyle for reminding us that SSI recipients might be eligible for some extra financial help in emergency situations. Read More

Discharging Public Assistance Overpayments in Bankruptcy
For some public assistance recipients, extensive and burdensome repayment to the Department of Social Services (DSS) becomes another penalty for seeking assistance during a hardship. Read More

Census Bureau Releases Annual Report on Poverty
On September 16, 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2009 edition of its annual publication, “Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States.”1 In the difficult period now sometimes referred to as the “Great Recession,” the numbers are unfortunately, but not surprisingly, quite grim. This article will summarize some of the key findings in the report, and highlight a few important themes. Read More


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POLICY ADVOCACY

Empire Justice Comments on Revised Regulations regarding Fair Hearing Defaults
OTDA Revised Regulations regarding Fair Hearing Defaults: Empire Justice Center comments support expansion of time frames for reopening but urge removal of time limit entirely; and express concern about restrictions imposed on Appellants represented by lay advocates Read More

Empire Justice Center Human Services Testimony
Empire Justice Center's Susan Antos testifies regarding the budget priorities for Human Services. Read More



PUBLICATIONS

Immigrant Eligibility Handbook
The rules governing the eligibility of individuals who are not citizens of the United States for federal or state public benefits, including medical assistance, are complicated. They are also subject to change. This manual addresses the immigrant eligibility rules of the various health care programs in New York as they existed in December of 2008. Read More