New York State OTDA will issue the Emergency supplemental benefits to all SNAP households NOT already receiving the maximum benefit for the month of July 2020 through February 2021. Households currently not receiving the maximum benefit will receive the Emergency supplemental SNAP benefit to increase their current benefit amount to the maximum amount for their household size.

This action is part of a provision set forth by the Families First Corona Virus Response Act of 2020. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ( En Espanol)ĭue to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) will automatically issue an Emergency supplemental SNAP benefit to households not already receiving the maximum benefit. Services are also provided to individuals to assist them in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining employment. The Department of Social Services offers a wide range of programs and services to families and individuals to assist them in meeting their basic needs for food, clothing, shelter and medical care. Temporary Assistance - 84 or e-mail Temporary Assistance Medical Assistance - 84 or e-mail Medical AssistanceĮnergy Assistance Program HEAP - 84 or e-mail Energy Assistance Program HEAP Below you will find the emails and contact numbers for each of our programs.Ĭhild Care Subsidy - 84 or e-mail Child Care Subsidy Each program has an email and phone number set-up for you to send a message or call directly to the work unit you would like to contact. Please consider utilizing mybenefits.ny.gov to apply for your benefits. The Department of Social Services is limiting the number of non-staff personnel on-site due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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