8. Public Benefits Application
Eligibility Assessment
Not all benefits are available to every immigration status. We evaluate your profile to determine what you can safely apply for.
Services include:
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Identify benefits based on immigration status (e.g., green card, asylum, C8)
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Income and household evaluation for poverty guideline eligibility
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Clarify which benefits are safe and which may trigger public charge issues
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Customized recommendations for safe applications
Medical Insurance & Low-Income Health Assistance
We assist with applications for federal and local health programs to reduce medical costs.
Services include:
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Medicaid
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CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program)
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City health programs (e.g., NYC Care)
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Hospital-based financial aid (Charity Care, Sliding Scale)
SNAP & Nutritional Assistance
We guide you in applying for food assistance programs to ease your daily living expenses.
Services include:
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SNAP (food stamps) application
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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children nutrition support)
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Local food bank and food pantry access
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Renewal reminders and support
Housing & Rental Assistance
We help low-income applicants access government housing subsidies and affordable housing opportunities.
Services include:
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Section 8 housing voucher application
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Public housing and affordable housing programs
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City lottery and waitlist registration
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Rental agreement and income proof preparation
Senior Housing Application
For individuals over 60, we help apply for government-supported senior housing to ensure stable living conditions.
Services include:
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Eligibility review for senior apartments
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Support for those with medical or mobility needs
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Application preparation and agency contact
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Translation and document certification if needed
Community Resources & ESL School Referrals
We connect you to local resources to support integration, language learning, and community life.
Services include:
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Free ESL and adult education programs
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Senior centers, youth services, and childcare support
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Community-based legal aid and translation referral services
Retirement & Unemployment Benefit Application
We assist qualified applicants with applying for long-term or temporary financial support.
Services include:
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SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
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SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
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Unemployment Insurance (UI) application guidance
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Clarification on who qualifies with work permits or green cards
Document Preparation & Translation
We help you complete benefit forms accurately and prepare required supporting materials.
Services include:
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Medicaid, SNAP, Section 8 application form assistance
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Document translation for ID, income, lease, medical forms
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Organized document submission
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Annual recertification and RFI response support