Federal Government Shutdown

The federally-funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) remains delayed until further notice as New York awaits funding from the federal government. Households lacking resources that can't afford a fuel delivery or are facing a utility shutoff can apply for Emergency Assistance through their local department of social services.

New York State has completed issuing full November SNAP benefits using federal funds. December SNAP benefits will be issued on a regular schedule without delay. The recently enacted federal spending bill also fully funds SNAP through the end of the federal fiscal year 2026.

Last updated: November 14, 2025, 3:40 PM

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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