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What You Need to Know If You Ran Away from Home

There are a lot of reasons why you might’ve resorted to leaving home—hard times, conflict, etc. No matter your reason, New York City has resources that can help you find a place to stay. If...

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What You Need to Know About Employment Discrimination Based on Arrest and Conviction Records

In New York City, most employers are not allowed to deny you a job, suspend you, or fire you because of a pending arrest or criminal conviction unless there’s a direct connection between the work...

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What You Need to Know About Background Checks

Many employers and government licensing agencies can obtain your criminal record. Learn how to access your own records and dispute errors below.

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What You Need to Know About Certificates of Relief from Disabilities and Certificates of Good Conduct

Certificates of Relief from Disabilities and Certificates of Good Conduct are documents that can help people with convictions obtain employment, housing, and other benefits.

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What You Need to Know About Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment insurance is an assistance program for temporarily unemployed workers run by the New York State Department of Labor. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or hold a Green Card to qualify...

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What You Need to Know About Medicaid Coverage for Transition-Related Care

In New York, coverage is available for hormone therapy (including cross-sex hormones and pubertal suppressants), surgeries, and other procedures. To receive coverage, you have to have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria and your doctor’s notification...

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What You Need to Know About Social Security Overpayments

An overpayment occurs when the Social Security Administration (SSA) states that you received more social security or SSI benefits than you were supposed to receive. Here’s what you need to know to get the benefits...

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What You Need to Know About Getting Disability Benefits from the Social Security Administration for Adults

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that pays benefits to adults with disabilities who have limited income and resources, and who have little or no work history. Adults with a work history might...

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What You Need to Know About Getting SSI for Children

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that pays benefits to children and adults with disabilities who have limited income and resources. Learn more about how to apply and how to appeal a denial...

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What You Need to Know About Debt

Having debt problems? Understanding your rights can help you deal with your debts and stop debt collectors from harassing you.