Bill > A00106

This bill amends the New York Social Services Law to increase the standards of monthly need and home energy grant amounts for individuals and families receiving public assistance. The bill establishes new, higher baseline amounts for financial support across different household sizes, with the first set of increases taking effect from July 1, 2025. Specifically, the monthly standard of need for a single-person household will increase from $158 to $316, with proportional increases for households with two to six people. The home energy grants will also be doubled, with additional supplemental home energy grants provided. Importantly, the bill includes a provision for annual adjustments to these amounts based on cost of living changes determined by the federal Social Security Administration. These changes aim to provide more financial support to low-income individuals and families by increasing the baseline assistance amounts and ensuring these amounts keep pace with inflation. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, though the new monetary amounts will be implemented starting July 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A106