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Current services provided by HASA and eligibility criteria
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John Rojas outlines the comprehensive range of services provided by HASA to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, as well as the eligibility criteria for these services.
- HASA provides vital assistance with housing, case management, and connection to numerous public benefits
- Services include Medicaid, SNAP benefits, cash assistance, housing assistance, home care, mental health and substance abuse treatment referrals, employment services, and more
- New York City residents with HIV are eligible for case management regardless of income
- Other benefits require meeting New York state mandated eligibility criteria
- HASA currently serves over 33,000 households, totaling over 42,000 people
John Rojas
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HASA provides those living with HIV vital assistance with housing, comprehensive case management, and connection to numerous public benefits and services, including Medicaid, supplemental nutritional assistance program benefits, cash assistance, temporary housing, supportive housing, rental assistance, home care and homemaking services, mental health and substance abuse screening and treatment referrals, employment and vocational services, transportation assistance, and SSI or SSD application and appeal support.
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New York City residents of you with HIV are eligible for case management from HASA regardless of income.
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Eligibility for other benefits require, requires meeting New York state mandated eligibility criteria.
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Currently, HASA serves over 33,000 households totaling over 42,000 people.