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FAIR HEARING | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE

40 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207

Not applicable
Eligibility
New York State residents denied benefits
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call for Information
Fees
None/Not Applicable
Service area
New York
Provides the opportunity for a state resident to dispute a decision made about their benefit-related case by the local social services department.
Last assured
09/11/2025
Providing organization
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE
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. OTDAs functions include: Providing temporary cash assistance; providing assistance in paying for food; providing heating assistance; overseeing New York States 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.