myBenefits is the fast and easy way to find out about many health and human services programs and how to apply for them, anytime and anywhere. The site is aimed at helping low income working families and individuals make ends meet. Programs include: food stamps, home energy assistance, earned income tax credits, child and dependent care credits, Medicaid, Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus and school lunch programs, among others.
Do you need to get child support from a non-custodial parent? Are you paying child support but unsure what to do now that you have lost your job? New York Child Support provides assistance in obtaining financial support and medical insurance coverage. You can also call the New York Child Support Helpline at 1-888-208-4485; TTY 1-866-875-9975.
The New York State Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals With Disabilities (VESID) offers a compiled list of statewide employment resources for those with disabilities and for employers. This includes information on independent living, paths to employment and federal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) may help you pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, wood, oil, kerosene, coal or any other heating fuel so that you can reduce your energy expenses and keep your heat on when needed during winter months.
Learn more about your rights in the areas of public benefits, supplemental nutrition assistance/food stamps, health benefits and child support. Search for help in public benefits, family law, divorce, child custody and domestic violence. To find legal assistance available in your area, visit LawHelp.org/NY and click on ‘Family and Juvenile,’ ‘Health’ or ‘Public Benefits.’ En Espanol: ayudalegalny.org y clik ‘Familia y Menores,’ ‘Salud,’ ‘Beneficios Publicos.’
Learn more about your legal rights in employment, unemployment and employment discrimination. To find legal assistance available in your area, visit LawHelp.org/NY and click on ‘Workers Rights.’ En Espanol: ayudalegalny.org y clik ‘Derechos del Trabajador.’
