This office provides:
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Temporary Assistance
Temporary cash benefits and support for those who are found to be financially eligible. Emergency assistance may also be available for a crisis situation such as an eviction or utility shut -off or for those who are homeless, with no food or are a victim of Domestic Violence.
SNAP Food Stamps
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - formerly Food Stamps) supplements the food budget of financially eligible households.
Medicaid
Health insurance coverage for low-income persons not required to obtain coverage directly from New York State of Health. (https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov) Coverage assists with medical bills, hospitalization, doctor’s visits, prescriptions etc. Also coverage for income eligible elderly and disabled and for nursing home care.
Child Care Subsidies
Help with child care costs for income eligible people to support employment and/or training leading to employment or if a parent(s) is unable to care for children due to illness or incapacity.
Child Support
Assists Albany County Public Assistance recipients in establishing paternity (if needed) and establishment and enforcement of child support orders. DSS also assists when there is a dispute over court ordered child support for all County residents
HEAP Program
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes.
If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.
Hi- I am trying to help a patient of mine. He used to receive SSD as he is deaf and when he got older he was transferred to Medicare but for some reason, did not get Medicaid. He makes well under the $2523 a month I see listed as income, and I would think he would qualify strictly based on his hearing disability as well. He is unable to complete a paper application as he has difficulty with those things. Can you help me give him some guidance. I believe he could have someone get him to your office to apply. What kinds of things would he need to bring? He did mention something about having to pay to get Medicaid... maybe a spend down? Since this says it may be a comment or review, I cannot give any personal information. I tried calling but he is here before 9:00 and your number is not working. He does not have a phone. I would really like to be able to help him out. He needs hearing aids and has coverage that he cannot afford out of pocket (about $500 per aid). Dr. Christine Hoage, licensed audiologist Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare 315-624-5455 choage@mvhealthsystem.org