New York State Supplement Program - SSP | Virtual 2
Provides state-funded financial assistance to aged, blind and disabled individuals and is part of the monthly benefit paid to most Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. Monthly benefit amounts vary depending on a variety of factors including: living arrangements, income; and county of residence.
Physical Address
Application process
You must submit an application for federal SSI benefits to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Fee
None.
Eligibility
You are eligible for SSP benefits if you: Are an adult who is age 65 or older; or are blind or disabled; or are a child under the age of 18 who has a physical or mental impairment; and Reside in New York State; and Have limited income and resources; and Are a citizen or a qualified alien, or otherwise meet citizenship requirements. If you are eligible for SSP, you will automatically be eligible for Medicaid. Service Area: NYS
Agency info
New York State - Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance (OTDA)