Advocates express concern that the return of strict eligibility requirements for cash assistance in NYC may lead to many individuals losing essential aid, particularly as bureaucratic hurdles have increased since the pandemic began.
HRA Administrator Scott French explained, "We have focused on ensuring clients are not surprised by the end of the pause, communicating with clients ahead of time about the re-imposition of engagement requirements..." This indicates the importance of effective communication during this transitional phase.
Despite efforts to communicate changes, advocates remain apprehensive, emphasizing that even though no sanctions have been applied yet, the reinstatement of mandatory engagement rules could lead to individuals being at risk of losing critical assistance.
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