Provides information regarding the federal assistance program for the aged (65 and over), blind, and disabled which is administered through local Social Security Offices. SSI beneficiaries are automatically eligible for Medicaid and may be eligible for SNAP and Emergency Assistance to Adults (EAA) as well as other services through the local district offices. Call for more detailed information.

Processes applications for a variety of health insurance programs including Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, Family Health Plus (FHP), and Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP), Family Planning Benefits Program (FPBP), Baby/Adult Diaper Assistance, Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD), and the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). Also provides transportation for Medicaid recipients requiring Medicaid-covered services.

Ensures that all aspects of a youth's care including medical, behavioral health, social services and more are properly coordinated to support the health and wellness goals of the child and the family. Services incorporate comprehensive care management, care coordination and health promotion, through transitional care and individual and family support.

Acting as representative payee, manages Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments for the personal care and well being of beneficiary.

Provides financial assistance for low income families with children under 18.

NOEP Services provide assistance with completing the Food Stamp application and in facilitating the process.

Provides the opportunity for a state resident to dispute a decision made about their benefit-related case by the local social services department.

Provides resources to assist parents with their child care needs, individuals with concerns regarding the health or safety of a child in a day care program and individuals involved in running or initiating a day care program. Oversees Licenses and Monitors Daycare and Home based Daycare Facilities. Offers online information including a Child Care Facility Search feature which provides a listing of regulated child care providers in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. There is also an online screening tool to help parents determine their eligibility for financial support from the state's Child Care Assistance Program for low or no-cost child care.

Individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid, who are 21 years of age or older, seeking information on various Medicaid home care programs should call New York Medicaid Choice at 1 (888) 401-MLTC (6582). Other individuals not enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care seeking information regarding non-institutional care such as personal care aide services, should call the Home Care Intake Unit at (631) 854-9585. The Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) is an independent, conflict-free entity providing Individuals free assistance in accessing care, filing grievances, appealing adverse decisions, and understanding and exercising rights and responsibilities. There are 60 physical locations throughout NYS for in-person assistance, a call center (1-844-614-8800) for the entire state, and a website icannys.org. ICAN currently serves MLTC plan enrollees and mainstream Medicaid managed care enrollees who receive long term care. Call for detailed information.

Provides help to check status, report changes, apply for Medicare or social security benefits, etc., along with offering information on eligibility, and more. Also available is a government benefits website which provides individuals access and information about benefits for various needs or circumstances.

Helps persons with limited income buy food.

An expansion of the Medicaid Program which provides health care for New York State residents. Health care is provided through enrollment into a Managed Care Organization.

Administers Social Security Trust Fund to provide retirement, disability or death benefits to insured workers or their dependents/survivors medicare for aged 65 and over Supplemental Security Income(SSI) for the needy over 65, blind or disabled. Website includes information on employment for people with disabilities and for employers seeking to hire the disabled.

Provides free confidential screenings, application assistance and mediation for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Provides information for those who qualify for Medical Transportation. Medicaid can pay for transportation to and from emergency medical care and services. Medicaid can also pay for transportation to and from Medicaid billable non-emergency medical care or services for a Medicaid eligible individual or reimburse that individual for the expense related to public transportation or private vehicle use. If your medical condition requires you to travel by taxi, ambulette, or ambulance, effective July 1, 2015 you must contact LogistiCare Solutions, the New York State Department of Health's transportation coordinator, at 1-844-678-1103. If you are hearing impaired (TTY) please call 1-866-288-3133. If you are traveling by private vehicle or public transit, you must contact LogistiCare Solutions at 1-844-678-1103 for prior approval of reimbursement. Call for detailed information.  

Assists disabled persons with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSD) appeals.

Provides a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. This program provides nutrition counseling, classes, and checks to pay for specific WIC foods, such as infant cereal and formula, milk, eggs, juice, cereal, peanut butter, beans, carrots, and tuna fish.

Provides prescreening, assistance filling out applications, and assistance obtaining necessary documentation for food stamp benefits.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, enables low-income households to purchase food at authorized retail food stores using an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) "debit" card.

Offers assistance for the following services, too check paperwork status, report changes, apply for Medicare/social security benefits, information on eligibility, and more. Also available is a government benefits website which provides individuals access and information about benefits for various needs or circumstances.

Provides time-limited cash assistance for needy families with or expecting children as well as job preparation, work opportunities and access to supportive services such as child care which enable parents receiving assistance to leave the program and become self-sufficient.

Helps low income households with temporary assistance. Sample programs include: Funeral Assistance; HEAP; Emergency Assistance Programs; Family Assistance (FA) which provides cash assistance to needy families that include a minor child living with a parent (including families where both parents are in the household) or a caretaker relative. FA operates under federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) guidelines; Safety Net Assistance (SNA) which provides assistance to individuals and families who do not qualify for the FA program; Emergency Assistance to Adults (EAA) which provides assistance to individuals in receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who are facing emergency situations such as homelessness, utility or fuel emergencies, or other items of need; Emergency Assistance to Families (EAF) which provides assistance to families to meet emergency situations that are sudden, not foreseen, and beyond their control. Such needs may include but are not limited to, homelessness, fuel needs, and utility shut offs. The household must include a minor child who is without immediately accessible resources to meet his needs and Emergency Safety Net Assistance (E-SNA) which provides assistance to persons not eligible for recurring public assistance benefits, EAA, or EAF. The individual or family must present an emergency need and be without immediately available income or resources to meet the emergency. Call for detailed information regarding all programs and services offered as well as eligibility requirements.

Enrollment of providers that do not have to be registered or licensed according to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulations in order to be paid for child care services by the local Department of Social Services.

HCBS assists youth with a serious social, emotional and/or behavioral challenge to remain at home by offering an array of community based services to prevent placement in inpatient levels of care or Residential Treatment Facilities. Services provided would enable a child already in such a placement to be discharged more quickly. Services offered: Planned Respite services for families and caregivers focused on enhancing their ability to support the child's mental health needs. Caregiver family support.

SRH provides applications and assistance for state insurances for children and families. Also assists with other questions regarding a variety of insurance issues.