Another important use of the FPL is determining eligibility for Marketplace subsidies. Depending on your income (and the affordability of your employer-sponsored health benefit), the health insurance you purchased through the federal or state-run marketplace may be eligible for premium tax credits. ...
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF):Provides direct income assistance. The federal government funds it, but the states develop their own eligibility requirements. Most states use the federal poverty level when making the requirement.8 ...
Governor HochulannouncedMonday New Yorkers now have access to theAffordable Internet Connectivity Programwhich offers a $30 a month discount for broadband for low-income families. Eligibility is based on household income or if a household utilizes other government assistance programs. There is also a ...