Assistance and Resources for Individuals and Families

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Are you in need of services?  NYS has a site to assist New Yorkers in locating appropriate services with one streamlined web application. 

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

To apply for SNAP benefits in Madison County, submit a hard-copy application by printing the SNAP Application/Recertification form. 

You may also submit an online application on My Benefits website. You can now upload required documents using NYDocSubmit.     

Medicaid and Health Insurance Information 

For information regarding income and resource guidelines for medical assistance programs, visit the My Benefits website.

Most families and individuals must apply for health insurance (including Medicaid) through the New York State of Health program (also called the Health Exchange). Apply online or by phone at 1-855-355-5777 (Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM, Saturday, 9 AM to 1 PM). 

COVID-19 Medicaid Coverage and Information

  • COVID-19 Local Department of Social Services factsheet
  • New York State of Health Insurance Options during the Coronavirus Emergency factsheet
  • NY State of Health Insurance Changes During the Coronavirus Emergency factsheet 
  • Medicaid Telehealth Services During the Coronavirus Emergency factsheet

Take Care of your Mental Health 

Madison County Mental Health Department 

Disaster Distress Helpline 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

The NYS COVID Rent Relief Program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applicants will not need to repay this assistance. Please visit their website to see if you qualify. 

Workforce Development 

The HMO Workforce Program is continuing to serve our customers and job seekers in a virtual setting. 

Click here to request virtual services

Unemployment Benefits

Please visit the Department of Labor website for more information, eligibility requirements, and how to file your claim. 

COVID-19 Disability Form

Click here to complete the COVID-19 Disability Form.  

Paycheck Protection Program 

One of the relief opportunities offered by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act includes the Paycheck Protection Program. This program is a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan designed to help organizations, including community behavioral health providers that receive Medicaid funding, keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis.

The SBA has resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program applications from participating lenders as of Monday, April 27, 2020. 

For more information and resources regarding the Payroll Protection Program, click the links below:

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