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

40 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207

Eligibility
New York State residents denied benefits
Hours
Agency requests client call for details
(800) 342-3009
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Toll Free

518-473-1090
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Main

(518) 473-1090
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Main

(800) 522-5511
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Disability Determinations

(800) 342-3334
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Main

Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call for Information
Fees
None/Not Applicable
Service area
NY
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
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.