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Published on Sep 30, 2025
Annual ChangesIncome guidelines have increased, click here for a chart of the updated income guidelines.SNAP benefit amounts have increased slightly.Certain deductions have increased: the shelter cap, as well as the homeless deduction.We have updated our SNAP Budget Worksheet and free SNAP Calculator to reflect all of these changes.SNAP Changes as a Result of H.R. 1NYS OTDA has released a [...]
Published on Sep 15, 2025 by BPLC
Families who missed the 3-K, Pre-K, or Kindergarten application deadlines, can still add their child to waitlists, which is scheduled to close on Friday, September 19, 2025.  Those on the waitlist may still lead to a placement for the 2025–2026 school year.There are two ways to add a child to a waitlist:Contact the school of interest directly to [...]
Published on Jul 29, 2025 by Michelle Berney
As part of the “unwinding” process following the end of the Public Health Emergency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) had provided temporary easements related to Medicaid renewals.  Many of these easements have now expired on June 25, 2025.The following key updates, as outlined in GIS 25/MA 06, reflect the return to standard Medicaid renewal procedures:·       [...]
Published on Jul 8, 2025 by Leslie Bailey
With the passage of H.R. 1 on July 4, 2025, we know many people have questions about what benefits will change, how will they change, and when those changes will take effect.During times like this, clear and accurate information is essential to help prevent unnecessary worry or confusion.Please know the details are still unfolding, and we [...]

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