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Benefit Advocacy

Forms and links to advocacy materials related to public benefit and housing programs.

Benefit Applications

Links to government websites where you can download benefit applications.

Benefit Screening Guide

An eligibility screening chart of over 80 different benefit/housing programs with a brief description, qualifying factors and government websites for each of these benefits.

Benefits Plus SNAP Calculator

An online tool to determine whether a household is income eligible for SNAP and the potential amount of SNAP benefits a household may be eligible for.

BPLC's E-Newsletter

Our free monthly Benefits Plus Learning Center's E-Newsletter features updates and news about public benefits, housing programs and community resources. Sign up here.

Documentation Help Guides

A listing of primary and secondary documents needed to apply for Cash Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid and Social Security programs.

Federal Poverty Levels

Current federal poverty levels by household size and varying percentages of the FPL.

Financial Eligibility Charts

Charts providing income guidelines for several benefit programs in NYS.

Government Resource Manuals

Links to government online manuals, which include eligibility criteria, regulations and procedures for different benefit/housing programs.

Health Benefit Resources

Resources for Health Benefit Programs

Housing Resources

Apartment and housing resources, including apartment lotteries, listings, resources for special population groups, eviction prevention, tenants’ rights and more.

Resources for Immigrants

Documentation guidelines, benefit eligibility charts, and other resources for the immigrant community.

Web-Based Calculators and Online Tools

Links to online screening tools and resources on a variety of benefit and housing programs.

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