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- Public Benefits
Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that social services districts provide meaningful access to services and benefits to individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP.) Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects persons with disabilities from discrimination in the administration of benefits programs and services. […]
- Domestic Violence, LGBTQ Rights
Transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary (TGNCNB) people experience intimate partner violence at higher rates, yet survivors in these marginalized communities have historically been, and continue to be, largely invisible and under-served. New York attorneys representing TGNCNB people in name change proceedings are uniquely positioned to recognize and respond to these communities’ intimate partner violence concerns. […]
- Health, Medicaid, Medicare
The Center for Elder Law & Justice and the Empire Justice Center are pleased to announce an update to the free “Nursing Home Resident Rights and Tips” resource guide, informed by community feedback through a public survey. The guide offers concise descriptions of important resident rights, answers frequently asked questions, provides general how-to information, and […]
- Cash Assistance, Government Benefits, SNAP
Empire Justice Center and National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) have filed a petition and class action complaint on behalf of Defendants who had filed fair hearings after a denial, reduction, or termination of benefits and were not granted their hearings in a timely manner. People who are applying for or receiving Supplemental […]
- Cash Assistance, Government Benefits, SNAP
Empire Justice Center and National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) have filed a petition and class action complaint on behalf of Defendants who had filed fair hearings after a denial, reduction, or termination of benefits and were not granted their hearings in a timely manner. People who are applying for or receiving Supplemental […]
- Civil Rights, Domestic Violence
- Health
The COVID-19 federal public health emergency expired on May 11, 2023. Recertifications for public health insurance programs have started, and new information has become available from NYS on the renewal process. Read the UPDATED FACT SHEET to find out what this means for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Essential Plan Beneficiaries. Questions? Contact […]
- Social Security/ DAP Program
- Health
Read the Info Sheet as a PDF HERE. NYRx Pharmacy Benefit Transition: Info Sheet for Advocates Health Law Unit Email: health@empirejustice.org Intake Line: 800-724-0490 x5822 April 1, 2023: Prescription drug benefit under MMC is transferring to NYRx Will affect individuals enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care plans, HARPs, and HIV-SNPs Does not apply to […]
- Health
The COVID-19 federal public health emergency is due to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023. Recertifications for public health insurance programs are starting soon. Read the PDF to find out what this means for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Essential Plan Beneficiaries. As of August 2023, there is an updated Fact […]
- Health, Social Security/ DAP Program
Under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, existing Medicaid recipients were initially protected from benefits termination after March 18, 2020, through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic public health emergency (PHE). The PHE was renewed on January 11, 2023, and is now due to expire in mid-April. Although it is possible the PHE will […]
- Language Justice, Social Security/ DAP Program
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has directed its employees to incorporate inclusive language in all the agency’s written materials as those materials are drafted and updated. In Emergency Message (EM) 22052, effective September 22, 2022, SSA explains this directive is in keeping with administration and agency priorities to provide a service that reflects the diversity […]
