1. Work Supports and www.myBenefits.ny.gov New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance 2011 1

2. What are the major supports? Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) Food Stamps Earned Income Tax Credits (Federal and State) Other Tax Credits Health Insurance Others! 2 New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

3. myBenefits.ny.gov Vision: to provide a single internet portal to available benefits, services and work supports. Includes: Information on major programs Links to OTDA’s Resources for Working Families and the Department of Labor website Multi-program screening tool for potential eligibility Will be expanded to allow users to apply for multiple programs 3New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

4. ________________________________________ Online Resources ________________________________________ myBenefits website www.mybenefits.ny.gov Resources for Working Families www.otda.ny.gov/main/workingfamilies VITA sites statewide www.otda.ny.gov/main/programs/tax-credits/vita/ Access NYC www.nyc.gov/accessnyc 211 / 311 Telephone referral services New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

5. Thank You!! Suzanne Towns, LMSW Director, Development & Community Relations 212-961-8204 Suzanne.Towns@otda.state.ny.us 5 New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance