Government Benefits in New York
66 assistance programs available to New York residents — 53 federal programs and 13 state-administered programs across 12 categories. Use the quiz to find which ones you may qualify for.
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Medicaid in New York: Expanded
New York expanded Medicaid in 2014 and has one of the most expansive Medicaid programs in the country. New York also operates the Essential Plan (a Basic Health Program) for adults with income 138-200% FPL.
Benefits in New York
New York's public benefits system is among the largest and most generous in the country. SNAP applications in New York can be submitted online through the myBenefits portal, and New York uses categorical eligibility to extend SNAP to households up to 200% FPL. New York's Safety Net Assistance program provides cash assistance to adults who exhaust federal TANF eligibility. The state has a strong state EITC (30% of federal) and a state child tax credit.
Main agency: New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) ↗
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