518-474-8781
Requests for Fair Hearings (Toll Free)
800-342-3334
Relay Service
711
Primary Services
Welfare Rights Assistance
Description
Provides a chance for individuals to tell an Administrative Law Judge from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of Administrative Hearings, why they think a decision about their case made by a local social services agency is wrong. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance will then issue a written decision which will state whether the local agency's decision was wrong or right. The written decision may order the local agency to correct the case.
When calling the 711 Relay Services, request the operator call 1-877-502-6155. Service at this number will only be provided to callers using TDD equipment.
When calling the 711 Relay Services, request the operator call 1-877-502-6155. Service at this number will only be provided to callers using TDD equipment.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Eligibility
Individuals who are on or have been denied assistance.
Service Area: WNY.
Service Area: WNY.
Intake Process
Call or apply using online application.
Program Fees
Free.
Date of Official Change
Sep 30, 2020