New York is coming soon
The full New York guide is not written yet. These official doors work today. They are not a list of every New York program, and they do not decide a case.
211 in New York
United Way says you can call 211 to reach a local 211. You can also search its page by address, ZIP code, or county.
United Way's 211 map did not list a separate website for New York on October 15, 2026. Call 211, or use the ZIP code finder.
Medicaid in New York
Medicaid.gov lists New York State Department of Health for New York. The state agency decides who qualifies. This page does not.
Open New York State Department of Health
Copied from Medicaid.gov on October 15, 2026. Open the federal contact page.
Work help in New York
The Rehabilitation Services Administration lists a vocational rehabilitation agency in every state. We copied the New York lines from that federal page. The agency decides whether it can help.
New York-General: Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
New York-Blind: Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
Protection and advocacy in New York
Disability Rights New York is the protection and advocacy office on the National Disability Rights Network member list. It can help with disability rights. It does not decide benefits.
Open Disability Rights New York
Copied from the member list on October 15, 2026. Open the member list.
Medicare counseling in New York
Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance (HIICAP) is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program for New York. The SHIP center says this counseling has no charge. It is not an insurance sale.
Open Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance (HIICAP)
Copied from the SHIP page on October 15, 2026. Open that SHIP page.
National steps you can use today
- Social Security disability benefits: call 1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778, or open the how-to-apply page.
- Health coverage: start at HealthCare.gov.
- Devices to borrow: the state assistive technology directory.
- Rides: the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center.
- A vehicle you need for work: ask the vocational rehabilitation office on this page whether it can be part of a plan. The agency decides. Buying, payment, and equipment are in Getting a vehicle.
- A local center: the independent living finder.
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