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Government Benefits

We provide assistance in getting, keeping, and using government benefits and public assistance such as SNAP (food stamps), SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare and other health insurances.

**Federal Shutdown**

Through at least the month of October, Social Security, Medicaid, Cash Assistance, SNAP (Food Stamps), WIC, FHEPS, CityFHEPS, and Section 8 benefits will remain unaffected. New Yorkers will continue to receive these benefits without interruption.

How to get help
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Resources

12 total
  • HRA: Cash Assistance & SNAP
  • HRA: Cash Assistance Work Rules & Sanctions
  • HRA: Emergency Assistance
  • HRA: One-Shot Deals for Back Rent
  • HRA: Paying for Storage if You Live in a Shelter
  • HRA: Regular Arrears Supplement HEAP Benefit
  • HRA: Repaying Benefits
  • HRA: Skimmed SNAP/Cash Assistance Benefits
  • Medicaid: Transition-Related Care
  • SSA: Disability Benefits for Adults
  • SSA: Disability Benefits for Children
  • SSA: Social Security Overpayments

How To Get Help

Call our Access to Benefits helpline at 888-663-6880 Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.