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Work Supports and www.myBenefits.ny.gov. New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance 2011. 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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Work Supportsandwww.myBenefits.ny.gov New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance 2011
What are the major supports? • Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) • Food Stamps • Earned Income Tax Credits (Federal and State) • Other Tax Credits • Health Insurance • Others!
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
Online Resources________________________________________ New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance • myBenefits website www.mybenefits.ny.gov • Resources for Working Families www.otda.ny.gov/main/workingfamilies • VITA sites statewide www.otda.ny.gov/main/programs/tax-credits/vita/ • Access NYC www.nyc.gov/accessnyc • 211 / 311 Telephone referral services
Thank You!! Suzanne Towns, LMSW Director, Development & Community Relations 212-961-8204 Suzanne.Towns@otda.state.ny.us