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Published on May 14, 2025 by Michelle Berney
New Yorkers who have Non-MAGI Medicaid through the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) have had their coverage automatically recertified since 2020 because of special rules related to the public health emergency. At this time, HRA is requiring most people to respond to recertification notices or risk their Medicaid case closing.Medicaid coverage is authorized for 12 months. [...]
Published on Jan 30, 2025 by BPLC Team
As you file 2024 taxes here are some important details to keep in mind: Federal tax deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Request an extension: https://www.irs.gov/filing/get-an-extension-to-file-your-tax-returnFile federal taxes for free at https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free NYS tax deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025.Request an extension: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/ext.htm File NYS taxes for free at https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/efile/ Use direct deposit for the quickest refunds.NYC residents [...]
Published on Jan 23, 2025 by Michelle Berney
Beginning January 1, 2025, children under 6 years of age with Medicaid or Child Health Plus (CHP) will maintain insurance coverage through the end of the month in which they turn 6, regardless of any change in household income. Note that this continuous coverage provision only applies to children with monthly CHP premiums of $0, $15, [...]
Published on Jan 13, 2025 by Leslie Bailey
The IRS announced it is using internal data to identify taxpayers who filed a 2021 tax return but did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit (worth up to $1,400). The Recovery Rebate Credit is a refundable credit for individuals who did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments (EIP), also known as stimulus payments.The IRS [...]