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What You Need to Know About Medicaid Spenddowns

A Medicaid spenddown is when your monthly income is more than the income limit for Medicaid. The difference between your income and the Medicaid limit is called a “spenddown” or a “surplus.” You also might...

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What You Need to Know About Your Rights as a Protester

Information New Yorkers need to be safe and informed while protesting.

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What You Need to Know About Sealing Your Criminal Convictions

Under a recent New York State law (CPL § 160.59), some people may be able to get their criminal convictions sealed. Here’s what you should know about the new sealing law and the sealing process.

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What You Need to Know After Your Convictions Have Been Sealed

Under a recent New York State law (CPL § 160.59), some people may be able to get their criminal convictions sealed. Here’s what you should know after your conviction has been sealed.

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What You Need to Know About Background Checks to Work as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nurse Aide

The Department of Health runs a criminal background check on most home health aides and certified nurse aides in New York. Here’s what you should know about the Department of Health’s criminal background check process.

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What You Need to Know About Applying for Shelter at PATH

Families with minor children or people who are pregnant can apply for DHS (Department of Homeless Services) shelter at PATH (Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing) in the Bronx. PATH will ask you to prove that...

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What You Need to Know About Verifying Housing History with the Department of Homeless Services (DHS)

When you apply for family shelter, you will have to prove where you lived for the past two years. If you have trouble proving your housing history, DHS may say you are “ineligible,” which means...

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What You Need to Know About Addressing Bad Shelter Conditions

You have the right to a clean and sanitary shelter unit, which means the unit should be in good repair and not have a problem with mice, rats, or bugs.

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What You Need to Know About Bringing a Lawsuit Against the Department of Homeless Services

There are several steps you must take if you plan to sue DHS for civil damages. While Legal Aid does not represent clients in this type of case, here is some general information about how...

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What You Need to Know if a Shelter Lost or Damaged Your Stuff

If your shelter lost or damaged your stuff, you can file a lawsuit in Small Claims Court for up to $10,000.