Amendments to the Fair Fares NYC Program

Rule status: Proposed

Agency: HRA

Comment by date: October 19, 2026

Printable Version of Proposed Rule Text
HRA-Proposed-Amendment-of-Rules-Relating-to-Fair-Fares-With-Certifications-Final.pdf

The New York City Human Resources Administration (“HRA”) proposes to amend the Fair Fares program by increasing the income eligibility standard from 150 percent of the federal poverty level to 200 percent, as well as by expanding flexibility around when and under what circumstances program participants are required to re-enroll.

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October 19, 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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