New York State has issued full SNAP benefits to all eligible households. Those who expected to receive benefits yesterday and today have received them and were able to spend. Others will continue to receive their benefits throughout the week. For more information, visit: otda.ny.gov/shutdown-resources
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Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the lack of federal funding, November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have been delayed, and the start of applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has been delayed until further notice. The Public Assistance program is not affected at this time.
A Fair Hearing is a chance for you to tell a hearing officer from OTDA why you think a decision about your case made by a local social services agency is wrong.
OTDA will then issue a written decision which will state whether the local agency's decision was right or wrong. The written decision may order the local agency to correct your case.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues monthly benefits that can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores. SNAP benefits help low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families.