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Important Change for SSI Recipients and Applicants
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently changed their rules about what types of financial assistance can affect an individual’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility or their monthly SSI payment amount. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SSA no longer counts most types of pandemic-related financial assistance against eligibility or payment amount. This includes Economic Impact Payments (EIP), State Stimulus Payments, and Unemployment Assistance, and more.
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FDA Approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA), including for individuals 12 through 15 years of age and for the administration of a third dose in certain immunocompromised individuals. The vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty.
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New Mexico Mask Mandate Re-Instated
The most recent New Mexico Public Health Order states that, as of August 20, 2021 everyone in New Mexico over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status, is required to wear a mask or cloth face covering when in public except when drinking, eating, or under medical instruction.
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Immunocompromised People
CDC now recommends that people whose immune systems are compromised moderately to severely should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after the initial 2 doses. Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic.
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Find help with rent and utilities
If you’re looking for help with housing costs, you’re not alone. State and local organizations are distributing federal rental assistance in their communities. The money can help landlords and renters who are struggling to keep up with rent and other bills. Many programs take applications from both landlords and renters. In New Mexico, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) can help.
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Vaccine Incentive Program Returns
Beginning Monday, August 2, 2021, and until August 31, 2021, all New Mexicans will be eligible for a $100 incentive for getting a dose of COVID-19 vaccine during this time period.
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