How do I sign up for public benefits in New York?

MyBenefits is a website for New Yorkers who live outside New York City to apply for benefit programs. The website is not easy to understand or use. But if you qualify, these benefit programs help with your basic needs, like food, health care, cash, and housing. You can apply online for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance, and more.

You can create an account and apply for the benefits on the MyBenefits website. Put in your information, upload documents, and track the progress of your application. After you sign up, you can go to the website to get information and updates about your benefits, and make changes.

If you live inside New York City, go to https://access.nyc.gov/