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Learn the basics (2)
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Public benefits legal information letters
Informational letters that cover many public benefit topics Content Detail
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Your Rights as a Person with HIV Infection or AIDS
Read about the laws that protect you from discrimination by hospitals, clinics, social services agencies, drug treatment centers and nursing homes that receive federal funding as well as state and local agencies. Read More
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Forms and tools (1)
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ACCESS NYC
ACCESS NYC is a free service that can help you find out if you are eligible for over 30 benefit programs. Read More
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Health insurance (4)
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Medicaid
Medicaid is a government health insurance program administered by the Human Resources Administration in the City of New York. There are income limits to qualify. Content Detail
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HIV Uninsured Care Programs (ADAP)
There are four different programs to provide coverage for health care costs associated with treatment of HIV/AIDS. Follow this link to information from NYS Department of Health on all these programs, including eligibility criteria, relationship with Medicaid, and application forms. Content Detail
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Frequently Asked Questions about Part D and ADAP
Follow this link to a webpage from NYS Department of Health that explains the relationship between Part D and ADAP for people with HIV/AIDS who have Medicare. Content Detail
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HIV Special Needs Plans (SNP)
Follow this link to a webpage that describes a type of Medicaid Managed Care program that people with HIV/AIDS may voluntarily join, what services are covered and how care is accessed. Content Detail
I want to apply for public assistance (1)
Housing (1)
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How to Get a Place Called Home: A handbook to help people with HIV/AIDS find housing in NY State
Written by Bailey House & CARES, this pamphlet helps people living with HIV/AIDS find housing in New York State. It includes a special section for ex-offenders seeking housing. Content Detail
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Short-term disability benefits (1)
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New York State Disability (NYSD)
NYSD is short term disability paid by an insurance company that has a contract with your employer. NYSD pays ½ of your gross (before taxes) weekly salary to a maximum of $170 per week. Click for more information. Content Detail
Social security and pensions (3)
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Social Security for People Living with HIV/AIDS
If you have HIV/AIDS and cannot work, or if your child has HIV/AIDS, this booklet can help you learn what benefits you may be able to receive under the social security or SSI programs. Content Detail
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a benefit from the federal government that provides monthly payments based on the amount of taxes you paid during your work history. Payments start 6 months after the date of onset of disability (no payments in the first 5 months). It generally takes 3-4 months to process the claim but it could take longer. There is no income or resource test for SSDI. Once you have been receiving SSDI checks for 24 months, you will become Medicare (not Medicaid) eligible. Click to learn more. Content Detail
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSI is a program for those with limited income and resources. Medicaid (not Medicare) coverage comes automatically with SSI in New York. There is a resource (money in the bank, IRAs, CDs, etc.) limit of $2,000 for singles and $3,000 for couples. If you own your primary residence, it will not count as a resource. Click for more information. Content Detail
Social Security Disability and SSI (3)
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Social Security for People Living with HIV/AIDS
If you have HIV/AIDS and cannot work, or if your child has HIV/AIDS, this booklet can help you learn what benefits you may be able to receive under the social security or SSI programs. Content Detail
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a benefit from the federal government that provides monthly payments based on the amount of taxes you paid during your work history. Payments start 6 months after the date of onset of disability (no payments in the first 5 months). It generally takes 3-4 months to process the claim but it could take longer. There is no income or resource test for SSDI. Once you have been receiving SSDI checks for 24 months, you will become Medicare (not Medicaid) eligible. Click to learn more. Content Detail
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSI is a program for those with limited income and resources. Medicaid (not Medicare) coverage comes automatically with SSI in New York. There is a resource (money in the bank, IRAs, CDs, etc.) limit of $2,000 for singles and $3,000 for couples. If you own your primary residence, it will not count as a resource. Click for more information. Content Detail
Welfare and public assistance (1)
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New York State Disability (NYSD)
NYSD is short term disability paid by an insurance company that has a contract with your employer. NYSD pays ½ of your gross (before taxes) weekly salary to a maximum of $170 per week. Click for more information. Content Detail
More information (1)
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National HIV/AIDS Program
Information and educational resources regarding HIV and AIDS Content Detail
