Eligibility Programs

The Economic Independence Division provides various forms of financial assistance to families and individuals. They are subject to income and resource eligibility levels which must be satisfied by applicants and recipients in order to qualify for assistance. Participation in Welfare to Work Programs is also required for employable applicants and recipients.

Medicaid provides medical assistance for those families and individuals whose medical expenses exceed their income.

Food Stamp benefits supplement low income households in order to reduce hunger and malnutrition.

Temporary Assistance provides cash assistance to Orange County residents lacking income and resources to maintain a minimal standard of living.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) assists households with meeting the costs of home fuel and heating needs.

Program Integrity provides a forum for applicants and recipients of Social Service benefit programs to appeal Agency decisions based on N.Y. State Codes, Rules and Regulations.   Administrative Reviews and Fair Hearings are conducted by this unit.

Employment activities for employable recipients are coordinated with the Orange County Employment and Training Administrationl.

Housing for eligible homeless applicants/recipients is provided.

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