
You will be given a detailed booklet describing how to use your card when you are approved for benefits. You use this card like a debit card to purchase food items at stores. If you receive food assistance, you will be issued an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card. If you already receive SNAP benefits, please go to information on the COVID-19 related emergency SNAP benefits.Electronic Benefits Transfer and Electronic Funds Transfer SNAP recipients do NOT need to apply for the COVID-19 related emergency SNAP benefits. The following popular web browsers are among many capable of supporting up-to-date security protocols: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 To verify that your browser meets the new requirements, visit. If you are using an older web browser, you will need to upgrade to a current web browser prior to December 1. Access to government websites and applications will now require the use of up-to-date and secure web browsers.

On December 1, 2021, New York State will upgrade security protections to our websites and applications. For more information and how to apply please visit. LIHWAP can help prevent your drinking water and wastewater services from being shut off. The program can assist households who have past due bills (arrears) for drinking water and/or wastewater services. The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps low income households pay the cost of drinking water and wastewater services.

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

Visit for more information and to sign-up. To learn about additional information regarding ACEs or to find services to help, please visit Affordable Connectivity ProgramĮligible New Yorkers are encouraged to apply for FCCs Affordable Connectivity Program, an extension of the Emergency Broadband Fund, that provides discounts up to $30/month toward internet service. If you or a loved one has experienced ACEs, services may be available in your community. ACEs are strongly related to brain development and a wide range of health problems throughout a person’s lifetime. Adverse childhood experiences (also known as ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events, such as neglect and/or violence.
