Albany, NY 12243
www.mybenefits.ny.gov
Main Phone
800-342-3009
Primary Services
Benefits Screening, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Food Stamps/SNAP, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Description
An online tool for New York State residents allowing them to check their eligibility for multiple human services benefit programs and apply online for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
The eligibility tool takes about 10 minutes to answer. Personal information is not saved after leaving the website.
The eligibility tool takes about 10 minutes to answer. Personal information is not saved after leaving the website.
Hours
Website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Eligibility
Open to anyone residing in New York State.
Intake Process
Visit website. Apply online for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
Arabic, Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Italian, Korean, Russian, Spanish, English.
Date of Official Change
Sep 30, 2020