New Jersey Bill Seeks to Provide Full Medical Benefits to Undocumented Migrants
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would authorize full state-funded Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants, pending federal approval and system readiness. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Garnet R.…
Legislation to Cease Temporary Disability Benefits for Incarcerated Individuals in New Jersey
The New Jersey Legislature is considering a bill that will prohibit the payment of temporary disability benefits to individuals while they are incarcerated. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia and Assemblyman Michael Inganamort…
Consumer goods giants could see margin recovery halt as price hike benefits abate
By Ananya Mariam Rajesh (Reuters) – A strong margin recovery for consumer goods giants could face a setback as easing input costs after several quarters of biting inflation are offset by cautious…
Fall River Man Indicted For Benefits Fraud
BOSTON – A Fall River man was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in Boston for misuse of a Social Security number. Arias Mejia, 43, was indicted for misuse of a…
Brazil unveils tax benefits for firms to boost investments
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin on Sunday unveiled government measures aimed at providing companies with tax benefits so they can buy new machinery and invest in transportation. The…
Deal Police Department’s Howl-Iday Fundraiser Benefits Local Humane Society
DEAL, NJ – In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Deal Police Department announced the successful delivery of several truckloads of food, donations, and supplies to the Tinton Falls Associated Humane…
Essex County Woman Arrested for $1 Million Federal Benefits Fraud
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger has announced the arrest of an Essex County woman for her alleged involvement in a long-term scheme to defraud federal retirement benefit programs. Janis…
Bank Employee in Essex County Charged with Stealing Federal Benefits
NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the indictment of Jorge Nova, a 35-year-old bank employee from Passaic, New Jersey. Nova is charged with wire fraud for illicitly withdrawing over…
Bank Employee Charged with Stealing Federal Benefits Intended for Deceased Customer
NEWARK, N.J. – An employee of an Essex County, New Jersey, bank was charged with fraudulently withdrawing federal retirement benefits from the account of a former customer who had died, U.S. Attorney…
Stanislaus County Woman Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Stealing Money from Recipients of Social Security and Other Benefits
FRESNO, Calif. — Lorene Deanda, 64, of Ceres, was sentenced today to three years and one month in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, in relation to her…
Methuen Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Social Security Benefits
BOSTON – A Methuen woman pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to stealing Social Security benefits intended for her child. Karen Silva-Brown, 57 pleaded guilty to one count of…
New Jersey Seeks to Strip Benefits, Pensions from Public Officials Not Convicted of Crimes
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill is under consideration in New Jersey, aiming to intensify pension forfeiture regulations for public officials. This bill requires the board of trustees of any state or…
New Jersey Wants SNAP Benefits to Cover Food Delivery Service Fees
TRENTON, NJ – The Assembly Human Services Committee has favorably reported Assembly Bill No. 2040, a significant step towards enhancing accessibility for SNAP beneficiaries. This bill urges the Commissioner of Human Services…
Column-The next big thing in retirement benefits might be the oldest: a traditional pension
By Mark Miller (Reuters) – IBM may have just kicked off the next big trend in the world of employee retirement benefits. Big Blue made headlines recently when it announced plans to…
Gainesville man pleads guilty after fraudulently obtaining Unemployment Insurance benefits in more than 15 states
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Ronald House, who applied for unemployment insurance in his name and the names of others in multiple states during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, has pleaded guilty to…
Brooklyn Fraudster Impersonates Dead Widow’s Son and Collects Her Benefits
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the sentencing of Christopher Williams, 43, of Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, for fraudulently acquiring and selling the home of an elderly widow. Williams received…
Brazil readies measures to help sectors hit by veto on tax benefits
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Friday that the government will introduce measures to help the 17 sectors affected by a presidential veto of a bill aimed…
Citi CEO Fraser touts ‘clear benefits’ of diversifying supply chains
(Reuters) – Geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic shocks are spurring businesses and governments into reconfiguring their supply chains, and the increased focus on diversification is leading to “clear benefits”, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser…
Tijuana Woman Sentenced to 12 Months for Stealing Dead Mother’s Social Security Benefits for 13 Years
NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – November 13, 2023 SAN DIEGO – Kimberly Kay Brandt, a 51-year-old U.S. citizen living in Tijuana, was sentenced in federal court today to 12 months and one day…
Medical device stocks rise in relief after Wegovy heart benefits data
(Reuters) -Shares of U.S. medical device makers rose on Monday as a potential hit from the cardiac benefits of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy was seen as more moderate for the battered…
Three tips to maximize benefits during open enrollment
By Chris Taylor NEW YORK (Reuters) – Poring over complicated issues like health insurance can feel like drudgery that we want to avoid. More than two out of three employees (67%) spend…
Uber settles New York state claims related to unemployment benefits for drivers
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – Uber Technologies has reached a settlement with the New York State Department of Labor to help ensure that eligible drivers and couriers can obtain unemployment…
Corona Man Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years in Prison for Scheme that Fraudulently Obtained $2.1 Million in COVID Jobless Benefits
RIVERSIDE, California – A Riverside County man was sentenced today to 68 months in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme to obtain more than $2.1 million in pandemic-related unemployment insurance (UI) benefits…
Baton Rouge Tax Preparer Sentenced to 33 Months for Pandemic Benefits Fraud Scheme
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Pamela Albert, age 51, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 33 months in federal prison following her…
Lynn Woman Sentenced for Stealing Social Security Benefits Intended for Her Deceased Mother
BOSTON – A Lynn woman was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for stealing over $50,000 in Social Security benefits intended for her deceased mother over a period of three and…
U.S. retirees to see 3.2% rise in annual benefits in 2024
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retirees and government benefits recipients will get a 3.2% increase next year, the federal government said on Thursday, announcing its smallest annual increase in three years after beneficiaries…
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