Information & Resources
Public Benefit Applications
Apply directly for SNAP, Cash Assistance and Medicaid renewal all at the same time.
Must meet eligibility requirements.
Apply for Cash Assistance
Must meet eligibility requirements.
Paper Applications
https://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/2921.pdf - ENGLISH
https://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/2921-SP.pdf - SPANISH
Apply for Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (SNAP)
Must meet eligibility requirements.
Paper Applications
https://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/4826.pdf - ENGLISH
https://otda.ny.gov/programs/applications/4826-SP.pdf - SPANISH
Apply for Medicaid online
Must meet eligibility requirements.
https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/
Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) online
Must meet eligibility requirements.
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
Apply for Social Security card (new or replacement)
Paper Application
Apply for Veterans Compensation Benefits
Must meet eligibility requirements.
Paper Application
https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21P-527EZ-ARE.pdf
Apply for Veterans Compensation Benefits online
Must meet eligibility requirements.
Apply for a Non-driver ID through Department of Motor Vehicles
Find documents needed for Non-driver ID and make a reservation for faster service.
https://dmv.ny.gov/id-card/get-non-driver-id-card-ndid
Apply for IDNYC card
Make an appointment and apply at an enrollment center.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/card/start-your-application.page
Apply for a housing lottery through Housing Connect online
Must meet eligibility requirements.
Apply for public housing with New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) online
E-file: https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/eligibility/apply.page
HRA Job and Service Centers in the 5 Boroughs:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/locations/job-locations-and-service-centers.page
Medicaid Offices in the 5 Boroughs:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/locations/medicaid-locations.page
Immigrant Assistance