NYS Medicaid program you may apply for medicaid through the New York State Health Program (Health exchange), online, by phone or with a Navigator or Certified Application Counselor

Medicaid Transportation- Medanswering is a platform that medicaid users who have a need a no means of transportation can use to schedule transportation to medical appointments. This can also be a resource for medicaid recipients who provide their own transport to potentially receive a reimbursement

Medicaid Provider Referral Services is a resource that Suffolk Medicaid recipients can call to find out the names of primary care physicians and specialists who are in network.

Linked is a printable application for Social Service Benefits such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Temporary Housing Assistance (THA) which is Emergency Shelter, Food Stamps (SNAP), HEAP, Child Care Services & Emergency Grants to help pay things like your Storage Unit (Case by case), Rent Arrears (Up to 5 Months) or Relocation (One Shot Deal)

Child Care Services Through the Department of Social Services, childcare is provided not only to those on Temporary Assistance, but also to those working families who meet income guidelines for subsidies. Various kinds of childcare are available throughout Nassau County

Child Care Services The Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS) provides free or low cost subsidized child care services for eligible families living in Suffolk County. Child care is available for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Children with Special needs may be able to receive subsidized child care through 18 years of age. In order for a family to receive subsidized child care services, the family must meet specific program and financial criteria that are determined by federal, state and local regulations. For two-parent or two caretaker households, each parent or caretaker must meet at least one of the program criteria

Medicaid- health insurance for low income individuals and families. Medicaid can be applied through the NY State of health website. For help applying for medicaid, people can visit department of social services at the the listed locations

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)- assistance with non-emergency energy costs to heat and cool 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

Directory for Public Access to Social Services Programs

Temporary Assistance and SNAP Benefits Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS) provides monthly Temporary Assistance (TA) to eligible individuals or families as well as programs for one time emergency needs. The SNAP Benefit Program (formerly known as Food Stamps) can help low income households purchase food items.
Applications for these programs can be obtained at one of the DSS Centers Monday –
Friday from 8:00am till 3:00pm.