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These documents provide basic information about common problems. They are in bi-fold format and can be downloaded for free. Copies may be made without permission. All documents are in PDF format.
What Is a Fair Hearing? (updated 2/06)
¿Qué es una Vista Imparcial?
What Happens After My Fair Hearing? (updated 2/06)
¿Qué pasa después de mi Vista Imparcial?
Public Assistance and Food Stamp Recoupments/Overpayments (updated 2/06)
Recuperación/Sobrepagos de Asistencia Pública y Cupones de Alimentos
Top 12 Things That Can Help You Win Your Fair Hearing (updated 11/05)
How to Help Your Constituents Fix Public Assistance and Food Stamp Problems (excerpted from Welfare Reform Network March/April 2006 Newsletter)
Exemptions from Welfare Work Rules
Public Benefits Resource Center (Community Service Society): Consumer Benefit Brochures
Information on public assistance, food stamps, no-cost health insurance, and more.
The Legal Aid Society: Public Benefits Resources
Publications for clients about public assistance, food stamps, and Medicaid:
How to Win Your Fair Hearing
Immigrants' Rights to Public Benefits
Applying for Public Assistance
South Brooklyn Legal Services: Community Education & Self-Help Fact Sheets
Fact sheets on government benefits, consumer issues, child care, family law, housing, tax, unemployment benefits, and more.
The Children’s Aid Society: Know Your Rights Materials
Fact sheets on public assistance, rent arrears, food stamps, housing, and family law.
Western New York Law Center: Welfare Law Information
| Welfare Work Rules/Working While You Receive Public Assistance, Food Stamps, or Medicaid |
General Information About Working and Work Rules
Overview of New York City work programs for public assistance and food stamp recipients. Includes information on sanctions, child care, work exemptions, transportation assistance, and the right to education and training.
For families moving from welfare to permanent work. Topics include: working while on public assistance, transitional Medicaid and child care, the earned income tax credit, and health insurance options.
Education and Training Can Count Towards Work Hours
If You Are Disabled and Have Trouble Meeting Your Work Requirements
For a doctor to complete with information describing your physical condition and how it affects your ability to work.
For a doctor to complete with information describing your psychological condition and how it affects your ability to work.
Child Care
PLEASE NOTE: This site links to websites created and maintained by other organizations. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information posted on other sites. The listing of an organization on this website does not constitute endorsement of that group.
If you have any questions about the information or materials on this website, your legal rights, or how to proceed with your case, we urge you to seek the advice of an attorney. See “Legal Help” for more information.
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