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October 2024 Updates on Benefits Programs for Clients

Updates to SNAP guidelines

Beginning October 1, more people will be eligible for SNAP.  Below are the monthly income and resource guidelines for households with one member who is 60+ or disabled, as well as the amount of the increased SNAP allotment:

October 2024 Updates on Benefits Programs for Clients

Updates to SNAP guidelines

Beginning October 1, more people will be eligible for SNAP. Below are the monthly income and resource guidelines for households with one member who is 60+ or disabled, as well as the amount of the increased SNAP allotment:

                              Household Size        Maximum Monthly Gross Income

                                     1 person                                  $2,510

                                     2 people                                  $3,407

                                     3 people                                  $4,303

The maximum resource level for applicants who are 60+ or disabled and over the maximum monthly gross income is now $4,500.

The maximum SNAP allotment per household:

                              Household Size        Maximum Amount of SNAP

                                    1 person                                   $292

                                    2 people                                   $536

                                    3 people                                   $768

Deadline for EBT Benefit Skimming Replacement is extended

Congress has extended SNAP replacement benefits through December 20, 2024, as part of federal stopgap legislation.  Go here to learn more about filing for SNAP replacement.

SNAP Restaurant Meal Program expands!

The Restaurant Meal Program (RMP) enables eligible SNAP recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals at participating restaurants. NY State's OTDA has gradually expanded this program on a limited basis in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Go here for more information and a list of participating restaurants.

New NYCHA rental assistance programs announced

NYCHA will launch two new programs later this month to provide up to $185 million in rental assistance to eligible residents with arrears. These one-time programs are intended to further help residents recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic so that they can better meet their obligations to pay rent and ensure housing stability.  NYCHA will be holding an informational webinar on these programs on October 17 at 12:00pm. Register for NYCHA's webinar here.

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LiveOn NY's End of Year Recap

As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on all that we have accomplished to support older adults and professionals in New York. Nonetheless, we know this work wouldn’t be possible without our LiveOn NY network—our member organizations, government partners, stakeholders, advocates and older adults — that have shown up everyday to provide critical services and support to older New Yorkers. We thank each and everyone of you that showed up to ensure all older adults regardless of their background can age in community.

LiveOn NY's End of Year Recap

As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on all that we have accomplished to support older adults and professionals in New York. Nonetheless, we know this work wouldn’t be possible without our LiveOn NY network—our member organizations, government partners, stakeholders, advocates and older adults — that have shown up everyday to provide critical services and support to older New Yorkers. We thank each and everyone of you that showed up to ensure all older adults regardless of their background can age in community. Most notably, we: 

Built political will to reframe aging

  • Hosted two Reframing Aging virtual trainings with over 200 participants 

  • Launched an Online Reframing Aging Resource Center 

  • Completed over 230 engagements including public speaking presentations, testifying at hearings, community events, op-eds, and more

  • Hosted a virtual Aging Services Briefing for staff of Council Members' offices to provide insight into the challenges faced by older adults, direct service providers, and organizations, particularly during the pandemic, and how we hope to build a better future for all New Yorkers.

  • Hosted our 27th Annual Advocacy Day in-person with roughly 200 older adults and aging service professionals joined LiveOn NY on the steps of City Hall to demand #EquityforAging and #JustPay in the budget. During this we were proud to have remarks given by 8 New York City Council Members including Aging Chair, Council Member Crystal Hudson, 3 professionals from our member organizations, and 1 older adult participant. 

  • LiveOn NY was a proud supporter of the Just Pay campaign, led by the Human Services Council, which resulted in a $60 million human services workforce investment.

  • LiveOn NY was proud to support the Fair Pay for Home Care campaign, led by the Caring Majority, which resulted in a $3 hourly raise for home care workers over the next two years. 

Supported the nonprofit workforce and aging service infrastructure 

  • Hosted our 32nd Annual Conference on Aging and Sponsor Expo, which we held virtually for the second time, thereby providing critical information, education and professional networking opportunities to 567 attendees—a record.

  • Launched a new Emotional Wellness Training Series in partnership with experts in the field such as SPOP, Compassion It, and the NY Peace Institute to support our members through some of the most challenging issues including burnout and mental health issues. 

  • Held our in-person Membership meeting sharing updates for the coming year as well as heard updates on the human services sector from Michelle Jackson, Executive Director at the Human Services Council. In addition, we received remarks from Aging Chair, New York State Senator Rachel May, Chair of the Committee on Aging and Aging Chair, Assembly Member Ron Kim and Council Member Crystal Hudson. We were also joined by guest speaker Dr. Wenimo Okoya, Founder & Executive Director of The Healing Schools Project, who taught us about creating restorative spaces.

  • Participated in the first-ever citywide participatory budgeting process, in partnership with the Civic Engagement Commission, to hear from the older adults on issues impacting their community and collect ideas on how New York City should spend $5 million in public funding.

  • Facilitated and managed continuous committees, taskforces and gatherings for over 150 nonprofit organizations throughout the State of New York to disseminate critical information and coordinate response efforts, as well as provided self care and mental health-related support to nonprofit professionals responding to the COVID emergency.

Provided one-on-one assistance to older New Yorkers to help them make ends meet

LiveOn NY is proud of all we’ve accomplished in 2022, and even more proud to advocate for this incredible sector. We look forward to continuing to work together to make New York a better, more equitable place to age.

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ALERT: Off the Fiscal Cliff Campaign

Seniors are overburdened in housing costs. Often paying more than 50% of their income on rent, whether they are enrolled in NY Rent Freeze (SCRIE/DRIE) or not. Because the Rent Freeze Program is one of the key tools to preserve affordable seniors housing AND allows older adults' to remain at home as they age - we must ensure that NYC improve its policies to help seniors off the fiscal cliff.

LiveOn NY is starting a new Campaign - OFF THE FISCAL CLIFF - and we need your help today. Here are the details:

  • What we are advocating for: 1) Continued outreach efforts to spread awareness about the NY Rent Freeze Program AND 2) A policy change within the NY Rent Freeze Program so that rental costs are capped at 1/3 of a senior's income and for those already enrolled - a rollback to the 1/3 level.

  • Purpose: LiveOn NY works closely with key partners including the NYC Department of Finance, Department for the Aging & Human Resource Administration to make sure each eligible older person is aware of the NY Rent Freeze Program. The public-private partnerships that are addressing under-enrollment in the program are a critical way to spread the awareness. We want to ensure these efforts continue and expand outreach, as we know that seniors are overburdened in housing costs. Often paying more than 50% of their income on rent, whether they are enrolled in NY Rent Freeze (SCRIE/DRIE) or not. Because the Rent Freeze Program is one of the key tools to preserve affordable seniors housing AND allows older adults' to remain at home as they age - we must ensure that NYC improve its policies to help seniors off the fiscal cliff.

  • Who we are targeting: New York City and State Elected Officials, Policymakers and other key stakeholders

What you can do!

SIGN ON TO THE CAMPAIGN TODAY (Click here)

FORWARD THE SIGN-ON LINK TO YOUR CONTACTS

SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA (info below)

More Facts about the issue:

  • 200,000 older New Yorkers are on waiting lists for affordable senior housing, for an average of 7 years
  • 4 out of 10 seniors report not knowing about NY Rent Freeze
  • Too many seniors find out about their eligibility during an affordability crisis
  • Almost 60% of seniors who are enrolled in SCRIE continue to experience heavy rent burden, with average annual incomes between $11,000 and $12,000. They find out about the benefit too late and cannot have the benefit “rolled-back” to an affordable level.
  • NYC must rollback and cap rents at 1/3 of household income to help seniors off the fiscal cliff.
  • Click here to check out our infographics highlighting the alarming SCRIE statistics.

Sign our Campaign. Share on Social Media. Be an Advocate

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