Government Benefits & Services

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Employment & Job Training

Employment & Training For Dislocated Workers 
Find employment and training information, services, and contacts in your geographic area. 

State & Local Governments On The Net
Link to the homepage of your city or state anywhere in the country.

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Food & Housing

Human Resources Administration Social Service Directory (New York Human Resources Administration)
Emergency cash assistance, food stamps, public health insurance, housing and support for victims of domestic violence, energy assistance, long term care, and child support enforcement services

HITE (New York)
An online directory of health and social services specifically for low-income, uninsured and under-insured New Yorkers. With the click of a mouse, HITE connects you to a broad array of health and support services. Includes financial assistance and much more.
Click Here for types of services.

HUD Housing Counselors (All 50 states)
Click on your state for a listing of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies who can give you advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages. 

State & Local Governments On The Net
Link to the homepage of your city or state anywhere in the country.

Low Cost Medicines
One-stop link to thousands of low Cost medicines offered through hundreds of patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies and government and local organizations.

Benefits Checkup
Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. Please fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can assist you or your loved ones.

Welfare & Other Social Services (Consumer-SOS)


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Medicaid

NY Medicaid FAQs

Human Resources Administration Social Service Directory (New York Human Resources Administration)
Emergency cash assistance, food stamps, public health insurance, housing and support for victims of domestic violence, energy assistance, long term care, and child support enforcement services

HITE (New York)
An online directory of health and social services specifically for low-income, uninsured and under-insured New Yorkers. With the click of a mouse, HITE connects you to a broad array of health and support services. Includes financial assistance and much more.
Click Here for types of services.

Public Benefits (From LawHelp.org/NY)
Subtopics Include
Medicaid, Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus & PCAP
Welfare/Public Assistance

Health & Medical (Consumer-SOS)
More state specific help from Consumer-SOS.com.

Social Security & Medicare/Medicaid (Links)

National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems
The Elderly, Environment, Families, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

For More Help, See Other Social Services

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Medicare

Public Benefits (From LawHelp.org/NY)
Subtopics Include
Medicare and Medigap
HIV/AIDS-Related Benefits
Medicare Part D and Prescription Drugs
Public Assistance for Immigrants
Welfare/Public Assistance

Social Security & Medicare/Medicaid (Links)

Health & Medical (Consumer-SOS)
More state specific help from Consumer-SOS.com.

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems
The Elderly, Environment, Families, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.

For More Help See Other Social Services

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Native Americans

Indian Health Service Area Offices 
These offices provide detailed information on each of the Indian Health Service programs and services. 

State & Local Governments On The Net
Link to the homepage of your city or state anywhere in the country.

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Social Security/Disability

Supplemental Security Income (New York)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal program that is designed to help people who have little or no income and are aged, blind, or disabled. SSI provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. 

Comparison of Social Security Disability and SSI (New York Publication)

Public Benefits (From LawHelp.org/NY)
Subtopics Include
Food Stamps/Food Assistance
Public Assistance for Immigrants
Social Security Disability
Social Security Retirement and Survivor's Benefits
SSI for Disabled Adults
SSI for Disabled Children
SSI for Seniors over 65

The Social Security Handbook
This Handbook is intended for the use of people who want an explanation of the various Social Security programs, so that they may understand how the programs operate, who is entitled to benefits, and how these benefits may be obtained.

Social Security Disability Secrets
Advice, FAQS and in depth answers from a former Social Security Claims Examiner. Learn how to apply, how to prepare your case and more.

Social Security Office Locator 
Type in your ZIP code to find the social security office nearest you. 

Social Security & Medicare/Medicaid (Links)

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

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Welfare & Other Social Services

Welfare in New York
Public assistance and liens, right to get when on drugs, when my boyfriend lives with me, etc.

NY Directory of Food Stamps & Benefits

Human Resources Administration Social Service Directory (New York Human Resources Administration)
Emergency cash assistance, food stamps, public health insurance, housing and support for victims of domestic violence, energy assistance, long term care, and child support enforcement services

HITE (New York)
An online directory of health and social services specifically for low-income, uninsured and under-insured New Yorkers. With the click of a mouse, HITE connects you to a broad array of health and support services. Includes financial assistance and much more.
Click Here for types of services.

Public Benefits (From LawHelp.org/NY)
Subtopics Include
Medicare and Medigap
Medicaid, Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus & PCAP
Disaster Relief
Child Care
Food Stamps/Food Assistance
HIV/AIDS-Related Benefits
Jiggetts-FEPS/Rent Assistance
Medicare Part D and Prescription Drugs
Public Assistance for Immigrants
Social Security Disability
Social Security Retirement and Survivor's Benefits
SSI for Disabled Adults
SSI for Disabled Children
SSI for Seniors over 65
Unemployment Benefits
Veterans' Benefits

Social Services-State By State (DC Included)
State social service agencies administer a wide variety of programs and services, including alcohol and drug abuse prevention, disability resources, nursing homes, and child care facilities.

Assistance For Needy Families By State

Welfare Programs and Guidelines For DC & All 50 States
Learn the welfare requirements for your state.

Low Cost Medicines
One-stop link to thousands of low Cost medicines offered through hundreds of patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies and government and local organizations.

Benefits Checkup
Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. Please fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can assist you or your loved ones.

Government Benefits (Findlaw.com)
Use their search engine or check their topics for Welfare Benefits, Veteran's and Other military related benefits, social security and Medicare benefits.

State & Local Governments On The Net
Link to the homepage of your city or state anywhere in the country.

Where To Write For Vital Records (50 States & DC)
For birth, death and marriage certificates, divorce papers and more.

Government Statistics & Links On Any Thing You Can Imagine
Whether its abortion, car crashes or crime stats, it's all here.

United Way Help Line  (For all 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of.  Just type in the words the name of your topic and out pops up the names of valuable government and non-profit help agencies.

State Search 
The National Association of State Information Resource Executives provides a topical clearinghouse to state government information on the Internet. 

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Your local media often has a wealth of information on the services near you. 

The Gateway To Statistics From Over 100 U.S. Federal Agencies 
Links to statistics and numerous agencies of the federal government.

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Veterans/Military

Public Benefits (From LawHelp.org/NY)
See Section on Veterans

Human Resources Administration Social Service Directory (New York Human Resources Administration)
Emergency cash assistance, food stamps, public health insurance, housing and support for victims of domestic violence, energy assistance, long term care, and child support enforcement services

HITE (New York)
An online directory of health and social services specifically for low-income, uninsured and under-insured New Yorkers. With the click of a mouse, HITE connects you to a broad array of health and support services. Includes financial assistance and much more.
Click Here for types of services.

Supplemental Security Income (New York)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal program that is designed to help people who have little or no income and are aged, blind, or disabled. SSI provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. 

Comparison of Social Security Disability and SSI (New York Publication)

Veterans Facilities Directory - Health, Benefits, National
Cemeteries 
View a detailed, interactive, and linked list to search all facilities within the Veterans Administration system.

Veterans' Survivor Benefits

The National Bar Association Dedicated to
Military and Veterans Law

Federal, State & Local Governments Throughout The US
Includes: Departments, Executive Branch , GPO, Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch, Military, Municipal Government, Research Institutes & Services, State Government, Statistics, and the White House.

Veteran's Law

Military Installations 
Links to Military Installation sites by State, service or country. Also has a National Park Guide. 

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Finding The Right Government Agency

Where To File A Consumer Complaint (AG Locations Throughout NY)

New York City Complaint Directory (Complaints Handled Not By The NY AG's Office)
A-Z Directory of where to go for help. From abandoned property to voting.

Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Investor Protection and Securities (212) 416-8222)
Regulates Securities filings.

Office Of Attorney General For Franchises (New York)
All about franchises, what you need to know and where to complain

Consumer Frauds Bureau (New York)
Prosecutes businesses and individuals engaged in fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or illegal trade practices. In addition to litigating, the Bureau mediates thousands of complaints each year from individual consumers.

Portal To All Fed Government Agencies On The Web
Use their search engine to look up keyword information even if you don't know which federal agency is involved. This site provides access to all three branches of the federal government-executive, legislative and judicial-as well as independent federal agencies.   It also has links to local government sites.

State & Local Governments On The Net
Link to the homepage of your city or state anywhere in the country.

State Agricultural Departments (Links To All 50 States)

Important Federal Agencies (Links, Addresses & Phone#s)

US Government Resources

Federal Web Locator 
Through this website, cyber consumers can link to the electronic doorsteps of federal departments, agencies, commissions and quasi official agencies.

Government Statistics & Links On Any Thing You Can Imagine
Whether its abortion, car crashes or crime stats, it's all here.

For More Help See Consumer-SOS Individual Topics


Related Topics
Children & Families
Disabilities
Health & Medical
Homeless
Immigrants/Refugees
Seniors

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