Albany, NY 12201
otda.ny.gov/programs/ssp/
SSP Customer Support Center
855-488-0541
Fax
518-486-3459
Primary Services
State Administered SSI Supplement Programs
Description
Provides state-funded financial assistance to aged, blind and disabled individuals and is part of the monthly benefit paid to most Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients.
Monthly benefit amounts vary depending on a variety of factors including: living arrangements, income; and county of residence.
Monthly benefit amounts vary depending on a variety of factors including: living arrangements, income; and county of residence.
Eligibility
You are eligible for SSP benefits if you:
Are an adult who is age 65 or older; or are blind or disabled; or are a child under the age of 18 who has a physical or mental impairment; and
Reside in New York State; and
Have limited income and resources; and
Are a citizen or a qualified alien, or otherwise meet citizenship requirements.
If you are eligible for SSP, you will automatically be eligible for Medicaid.
Service Area: NYS
Are an adult who is age 65 or older; or are blind or disabled; or are a child under the age of 18 who has a physical or mental impairment; and
Reside in New York State; and
Have limited income and resources; and
Are a citizen or a qualified alien, or otherwise meet citizenship requirements.
If you are eligible for SSP, you will automatically be eligible for Medicaid.
Service Area: NYS
Intake Process
You must submit an application for federal SSI benefits to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Program Fees
None.
Date of Official Change
Sep 01, 2020
Contacts
SSP Customer Support Center
otda.sm.ssp@otda.ny.gov
855-488-0541