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Expedited SSDI Reinstatement

This document details Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) reinstatement provisions and applicable rules.


Earned Income Tax Credit

This document explains the Earned Income Tax Credit, including information on qualifications and rules.


SSI Exclusions: Blind Work Expenses

Blind work expenses are an SSI Earned Income Exclusion. Learn about the rules and most common expenses.


Benefits Advisement Services for NYS Commission for the Blind Consumers

Benefits advisement services are provided to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or SSI beneficiaries if they are working or planning to go to work. Advisers are available to assist beneficiaries in understanding Social Security Administration (SSA) rules and navigating SSA‘s intricate system. This document describes how the benefits advisement services for NYS Commission for the Blind Consumers can help.


Benefits Advisement Services for ACCES-VR

Vocational rehabilitation organizations pay for services to augment the other benefits advisement services that NLS provides. New York State Adult Career and Continuing Educational Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) funding of benefits advisement services is a key part of the benefits advisement continuum and directly supports the beneficiary’s move to a work goal.


ABLE Accounts

ABLE accounts are savings exempt for SSI and Medicaid. This document provides an overview on ABLE accounts, including requirements and exclusions.


2025 Social Security Changes

This document describes the 2025 changes to Social Security, SSI, and Medicare thresholds and rates.


NYS Announces Financial Assistance for Low Income Families

Governor Hochul: “We’re all parents and we talk about intensely how we can put more money back in the pockets of New Yorkers. We’re delivering $350 million in direct financial assistance to low- and moderate-income families statewide through the Child Tax Credit program. $350 million meaning one million New York families with children will be receiving a check in the mail by the end of August.”

VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here.

AUDIO of the Governor’s remarks is available here.

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Modifying Custody and Visitation

This document describes how an order of custody and visitation can be modified in New York as well as answering FAQ

Family and Divorce

Tags: Custody & Visitation

Language: English


Custody and Visitation

This document explains how to get an order of Custody and Visitation in New York and answers frequently asked questions.


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