As of May 5, 2025, the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) has paused the issuance of child care vouchers to newly applying families who are not receiving Cash Assistance. This change is the result of reduced funding from New York State compared to previous levels. ACS will maintain a waiting list until additional funding becomes [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]