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About the PBRC Manual

 

The PBRC Manual is the premier guide to government benefit programs in NYC.  This manual contains comprehensive information on over 70 government benefit programs including Public Assistance, Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, SSI, Social Security, public housing, Section 8, eviction prevention, HEAP, child care, Medicaid Buy-In, Family Health Plus, emergency assistance grants, EPIC, HASA, and much more.  For each benefit program, you will find information on benefits available, eligibility guidelines, application and recertification procedures, the appeals process, local government offices and valuable resource information.  The Manual is available in both Print and Online version and is updated quarterly, staying on top of the ever-changing public benefit system. 

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Testimonials from our Customers

 

"The PBRC Manual remains an indispensable staple of our work. Clear, comprehensive and organized, it is, in different cases, a stand alone resource, a vital tool, or a gateway to a myriad of other resources."

 

"I have been in benefits for 25 years and this is the first manual of its kind that I have ever seen. The presentation, readability and accessibility of the manual is excellent!"

 

"When I have new social workers I provide them with a copy of the PBRC Manual and I tell them this is the best resource they could ever have to assist them with benefits information."

 

"Putting together the PBRC Manual is an enormous effort I both highly respect and appreciate.  The PBRC Manual is our "bible" on benefits.  Thank you for your effort to continue its publication both online and in print, as both are needed."

 

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