Information on benefits available for the aging community in New York State.
A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in New York. Document is in Word format.
Information on the Division of Disability Determinations (DDD), which makes medical determinations on disability claims filed with the Social Security Administration's Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Disability programs.
Issues monthly benefits redeemable at authorized retail food stores. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income, assets and other factors. You can apply for benefits by completing a state application form. Application is in .pdf format.
Provides specialized services for seniors to improve their quality of life, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.
A free service that identifies and screens for over 20 city, state and federal human service benefit programs.
Offers Medicaid coverage to people with disabilities who are working, and earning more than the allowable limits for regular Medicaid, the opportunity to retain their health care coverage through Medicaid.
A free and simple service that identifies federal, state and city benefit programs that can improve the quality of life for residents of New York State and New York City.
State-specific guide that provides thorough contact information on New York state agencies as well as state and local disability organizations for all age groups. Document is in Word format.
Provides locations where veterans in New York can apply for benefits or receive primary health care and mental health services.
If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
Advises SSA customers in New Jersey, New York, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on how they may contact their local office to obtain information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Provides temporary cash assistance to help in paying for food and heat, oversees New York State's child support enforcement and homeless housing and services programs and assists with determining certain aspects of eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits.
