Bill > S07789

This bill amends the Social Services Law to expand eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant program, safety net assistance, and medical assistance to certain noncitizens. The key provisions are: 1. Extending eligibility for TANF, safety net assistance, and medical assistance to noncitizens who have been granted status as Cuban and Haitian entrants or admitted as Amerasian immigrants within the previous 5 or 7 years, respectively. 2. Establishing eligibility for TANF, safety net assistance, and medical assistance for noncitizens and their spouses and unmarried children under 21 who entered the U.S. within the previous 5 or 7 years, if they have been confirmed as victims of human trafficking or have provided certain evidence of being victims of trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crimes. 3. Specifying the duration and requirements for these benefits, including the need to apply for relevant immigration relief and the possibility of requests for confirmation of pending status. The bill aims to provide temporary assistance and medical coverage to certain vulnerable noncitizen groups upon their arrival in the United States.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S7789