Work Supports and myBenefits.ny
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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
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Thank You!! Suzanne Towns, LMSW
Director, Development & Community Relations212-961-8204
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