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

Publications

OTDA Home News & Public Information Publications

Overview

Most of OTDA's publications are available in print and all are free of charge. For more information and to see which publications are available in print, see how to order publications.

General Publications

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Child Support

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)

WorkPays NY (Work Supports)

myBenefits.ny.gov

Refugee Services (RS)

State Supplement Program (SSP)

Program Fact Sheets

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