HEAP, SNAP AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE (OTDA)
40 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
Eligibility
Low income New York State residents
Hours
Agency requests client call for details
(800) 522-5511
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Disability Determinations
(518) 473-1090
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Main
518-473-1090
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Main
(800) 342-3009
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Main
Website
https://www.otda.ny.gov/Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call for Information
Fees
None/Not Applicable
Service area
NY
Provides information for people with questions about HEAP, Food stamps (SNAP), Temporary Assistance, denied benefits, and other benefits-related issues.
Last assured
04/03/2024
Providing organization
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE (OTDA)
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs, with local departments of social services, that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. OTDA’s functions include: Providing temporary cash assistance; providing assistance in paying for food; providing heating assistance; overseeing New York State’s child support enforcement program; determining certain aspects of eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits; supervising homeless housing and services programs; and providing assistance to certain immigrant populations.