New York A00325 expands eligibility for temporary assistance to needy families, safety net assistance, and medical assistance to certain noncitizens.

New York A00325 amends the social services law to extend eligibility for the temporary assistance to needy families block grant program, safety net assistance, and medical assistance to specific noncitizens. These include victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crimes who have filed for immigration relief. Benefits are available for up to five years for temporary assistance and safety net assistance, and up to seven years for medical assistance.

New York A00325 expands eligibility for temporary assistance to needy families, safety net assistance, and medical assistance to certain noncitizens.

New York A00325 amends the social services law to extend eligibility for the temporary assistance to needy families block grant program, safety net assistance, and medical assistance to specific noncitizens. These include victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crimes who have filed for immigration relief. Benefits are available for up to five years for temporary assistance and safety net assistance, and up to seven years for medical assistance.