Federal Government Shutdown

Programs overseen by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – including Public Assistance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – are not immediately affected by the federal government shutdown and are continuing to operate. Benefits will continue to be provided, and use of benefit cards are not impacted by the shutdown. Additionally, applications for these programs overseen by OTDA will continue to be accepted at this time. This message will be updated if additional information becomes available.

Last updated: October 1, 2025, 9:10 AM

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New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
40 North Pearl Street
Albany, New York 12243
Email: nyspio@otda.ny.gov
General Telephone: 518-473-1090

Child Support Services

Website: Child Support Services
Email: nysdcse@otda.ny.gov
Phone: 1-888-208-4485
For the Hearing Impaired, TTY Phone number: 1-866-875-9975

Fair Hearings

Website: Fair Hearings
General Fair Hearings Information and to request a Fair Hearing: 1-800-342-3334
For New York City emergency Fair Hearings ONLY: 1-800-205-0110
For the Hearing Impaired, dial 711 and ask the operator to call 1-877-502-6155.

HEAP, SNAP or Temporary Assistance

Website: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Website: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Website: Temporary Assistance (TA)
Phone: 1-800-342-3009

Language Assistance Services

Website: Language Assistance Services
Phone: 518-402-3096

Press Inquiries

Public Information Office
40 North Pearl, 16th floor
Albany, NY 12243
Email: nyspio@otda.ny.gov
Phone: 518-474-9516

Reasonable Accommodation in State Programs and Services

Bureau of Human Resources
40 North Pearl Street, 12B
Albany, NY 12243
Website: Notice under ADA
Phone: 518-474-7284

Reporting Welfare Fraud

Website: Reporting Welfare Fraud

State Supplement Program

Website: State Supplement Program
Phone: 1-855-488-0541

SSI/Social Security Disability Determinations Questions

Website: SSI/Social Security Disability Determinations
Email: NY.DD.PC3.CORRES@ssa.gov
Phone: 1-800-522-5511

Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)

Website: Summer EBT
Phone: 1-833-452-0096

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