Resources

When circumstances change, you have options. Learn more about when and how you can modify your child support order.

A fair hearing is a chance to challenge a decision made by the Department of Social Services (DSS). This  video describes the process, how to request a hearing and how to prepare for one.

If you’re a renter and you receive a water shut-off notice, you have rights! Learn more:

Student debt can be confusing due to all the different loan types, repayment types, and federal changes. The first step toward harnessing your debt and taking control – Know Your Five.

Learn more about Medicare Savings Programs, including eligibility and how to apply.

Living with or renting from family or friends can affect your SSI benefits. Learn more about why an SSI recipient may want to set up a business arrangement, as well as tips for establishing the arrangement.

Need legal help? Visit Law Help NY for more information on services available, area providers, resources and help articles, and more!

A person can work while receiving Social Security Retirement (SSR) benefits. Earnings will only reduce the SSR benefits until the person reaches “full retirement age.” This document explains how benefits are affected before retirement age, in the year of retirement age, and after retirement age, as well as additional benefits of working while receiving SSR.

This document explains how Medicaid Buy-In works for working persons with disabilities, including eligibility and income limits.

Our Western NY Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Project (WIPA) is funded by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and provides free benefits advisement services to beneficiaries who are either working (full-time or part-time) or interested in going to work. This document reviews benefits available, as well as contact information for advisors, assistance, and more information about your benefits.