WELCOME TO BENEFITS PLUS ONLINE

Benefits Plus Online is a comprehensive, searchable resource on 80+ federal, state, and local benefit and housing programs, designed for social service professionals.

Created by experienced advocates and reviewed by legal experts, it’s regularly updated to give professionals the guidance they need to assist clients—how a program works, how to access benefits, and what steps to take when action is needed. Subscribers also get access to resources, government contacts, and more. Click here for more information about Benefits Plus Online.

Explore Benefits Plus Online

Not a subscriber? You can view the "Overview" section of any chapter, such as Cash Assistance, Overview. Use the table of contents to browse 11 categories, each with relevant chapters.

Request a free demonstration of Benefits Plus Online, email bplc@cssny.org.

BENEFITS PLUS ONLINE UPDATES

Stay up to date with our Subscriber Event, where subscribers explore the latest developments in benefits programs and new platform features. These events also allow you to ask questions about specific content areas. View past events here https://www.gotostage.com/channel/bpo-subscriber-event.

Benefit Update Chart

Benefits Plus Online is updated regularly as program guidelines or procedures change. Each chapter and section includes its own updates. To view updates:

1. Select a chapter (e.g., Cash Assistance).

2. Click on a section (e.g., Qualifying for Cash Assistance).

3. Click “Show updates” in the blue header to see the current year’s additions, revisions, and expert reviews.

Below are a few recent updates. Not all updates are listed here. Subscribers can access the full information.