Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Nassau County DSS Challenging Delays in Processing Benefits Applications
April 13, 2010
On March 24, 2010, a class action lawsuit was filed against the Nassau County Department of Social Services to challenge widespread delays in processing applications for Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Public Assistance. Read More

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Update
January 16, 2010
OTDA has taken advantage of a federal option to expand New York’s Transitional Benefits Alternative (TBA) program, which provides transitional food stamps to households with children who are leaving temporary assistance (TA). TBA is an enhanced food stamp benefit provided for 5 months after the date of the TA case closing. Read More

Food Stamp Eligibility Expanded for Families with Child Care Expenses
November 10, 2009
Higher income guidelines mean that more working families with dependent care expenses are now eligible for food stamps. If you don’t get food stamps now, you may qualify even if you were denied in the past. Read More

"SNAP" - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
November 2, 2009
Annual Changes Effective October 1st - The annual income thresholds increased as of October 1, 2009, however, the maximum allotments have not changed. Read More

Food Stamp Budget Worksheets
September 17, 2009
Food Stamp Budget Worksheet Effective October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. Read More

NYS Increases Food Stamp Income Threshold for Child Care Households
August 13, 2009
Last year, as part of federal food stamp reauthorization, Congress removed the cap on the food stamp dependent care deduction - meaning that households can deduct the full amount of their out-of-pocket dependent care costs. Read More

NYS Increases Food Stamp Threshold for Child Care Households
August 13, 2009
Last year, as part of federal food stamp reauthorization, Congress removed the cap on the food stamp dependent care deduction - meaning that households can deduct the full amount of their out-of-pocket dependent care costs. However, even with the cap removed, some households whose child care expenses leave them with incomes below the poverty level still couldn’t qualify for food stamps because their monthly gross income - before child care costs are factored in - exceeded 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL). Read More