FAIR HEARING AND REQUESTS/INQUIRIES - OTDA | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tue 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thu 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

(877) 502-6155

Voice

(800) 342-3334

Voice

Website

https://www.otda.ny.gov/hearings

Languages

Interpretation services available

Application process

Application required for fair hearing.

Fees

Free

Service area

Tioga County, New York Delaware County, New York Chenango County, New York Otsego County, New York Broome County, New York

To assist participants of social service benefit programs (public assistance, food stamps, etc) resolve disputes with local social services departments. Fair Hearing requests are time-limited, based on date of "negative action letter" received from local department of social services

Last assured

04/24/2026

What's Here

SSI Appeals/Complaints Individual Advocacy General Relief Appeals/Complaints TANF Appeals/Complaints

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY AND DISABILITY ASSISTANCE

To enhance the economic security of low-income working families; to assist work-capable public assistance recipients in achieving entry into the workforce; to assist individuals with priority needs other than work-readiness in accessing appropriate benefits and services; and to enhance child well-being and reduce child poverty.