Work Supportsand

www.myBenefits.ny.gov

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability

Assistance 2011

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What are the major supports?

• Home Energy Assistance (HEAP)

• Food Stamps

• Earned Income Tax Credits (Federal and State)

• Other Tax Credits

• Health Insurance

• Others!

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myBenefits.ny.gov

Vision: to provide a single internet portal to available benefits, services and work supports. Includes:

• Information on major programs

• Links to OTDA’s Resources for Working Families and the Department of Labor website

• Multi-program screening tool for potential eligibility

• Will be expanded to allow users to apply for multiple programs

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Online Resources________________________________________

• myBenefits websitewww.mybenefits.ny.gov

• Resources for Working Familieswww.otda.ny.gov/main/workingfamilies

• VITA sites statewidewww.otda.ny.gov/main/programs/tax-credits/vita/

• Access NYC www.nyc.gov/accessnyc

• 211 / 311 Telephone referral services

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

Thank You!!

Suzanne Towns, LMSWDirector, Development & Community Relations

212-961-8204

Suzanne.Towns@otda.state.ny.us

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