Food stamps NYPD (New York, Rockland, York: crime, credit, homes)

[nycalexa]

Is it true you can’t get food stamps if you’re NYPD ?

[LandOFakes]

I home don’t see why, if your income falls within guidelines. They do ask on the screenings though so maybe

[homestead123]

Nypd makes too much. Lol all that OT to go down in the subways

[nycalexa]

Originally Posted by homestead123

Nypd makes too much. Lol all that OT to go down in the subways

Lol … they make 42,500-51,000 years 1-5.5 ….

[nycalexa]

Originally Posted by LandOFakes

I home don’t see why, if your income falls within guidelines. They do ask on the screenings though so maybe

What do they ask about that?

[MB1562]

Originally Posted by nycalexa

Lol … they make 42,500-51,000 years 1-5.5 ….

That's base pay without overtime. They can/often do add a decent chunk to that doing overtime shifts. Even still, the pay is still really low for the dangers and COL in New York. You either really have to want to do the job or be unqualified for anything better to be willing to do it for that kind of money.

[90sSitcom]

Originally Posted by nycalexa

Lol … they make 42,500-51,000 years 1-5.5 ….

Yes that's too much to qualify for food stamps. You can't make too much or have any savings.

[Lillie767]

Originally Posted by nycalexa

Is it true you can’t get food stamps if you’re NYPD ?

I created a dummy account to see what the eligibility criteria are. In addition to the following SNAP and Tax Credits, there are many other NYC and Federal benefits available to this "pseudo" family, including free meals for the children, Medicaid, home energy assistance, and other benefits. Check eligibility using https://www.mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin


All parents in that income bracket should look at eligibility, especially as it relates to benefits for children.


My scenario:

Husband, Sam, & wife, Wilma, with 3 children living in Rockland County. New PO earning $43K annually. Savings $2500. SAHM, no childcare expenses.


From the NYS Website:

SNAP
It looks like your household may be able to get SNAP benefits each month.
Please keep in mind that some people are not able to get SNAP benefits, including some people on strike, some immigrants without papers, and some college students. In most cases, their children and other people in the home may still be able to get benefits.

A special note for immigrants: getting SNAP benefits will not hurt your immigration status.
You may be eligible for free Nutrition Education called Eat Smart New York (ESNY) which teaches about food budgeting, meal planning, nutrition, and food preparation. To learn more about how ESNY can improve the health and well being of you and your family members and how to sign up for free nutrition education classes, go to the Eat Smart New York website or contact the Eat Smart representative in your county.


Tax Credits
For this year, it looks like Sam and wilma may be able to get:
A federal earned income credit,
A New York State earned income credit and/or
A New York City earned income credit, if you earned money in NYC.
A child tax credit of up to $3,000 for each child under 17
An Empire State Child Credit equal to the greater of: 33% of the federal child credit or; $100 times the number of children who qualify for the federal child credit.

[Dehumidifier]

Originally Posted by MB1562

That's base pay without overtime. They can/often do add a decent chunk to that doing overtime shifts. Even still, the pay is still really low for the dangers and COL in New York. You either really have to want to do the job or be unqualified for anything better to be willing to do it for that kind of money.

Live with parents until income improves.

[Dave 92 LSC]

Originally Posted by nycalexa

Lol … they make 42,500-51,000 years 1-5.5 ….

I cant imagine risking my life for 51k a year. That is sad.

I guess the golden days of being a cop are also over when you could shake down dealers, make your own laws and just be a bad ass.
What an exciting time that must have been to be a cop.

Today cops are neutered. Sure less work to do and you can let the crime go on , but thats a boring job with very high risk. And for what? A retirement package if you can make it past 20 years?