The New York State Office ofTemporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) implemented a demonstration projectcalled the New York State Nutrition Improvement Project (NYSNIP) late in2003. This project continues today with the goal of automaticallyenrolling all of New York State’s SSI (Supplemental Security Income) live-alonerecipients into the Food Stamp Program. For this population, no separatefood stamp application, no interview and no separate verification is needed;OTDA relies on information provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA)through the State Data Exchange in order to generate a food stamp case. NYSNIP participants use their existingMedicaid benefit card to access their food stamp benefits. Benefit amounts are standardized, andparticipants can receive food stamps through NYSNIP for as long as 48 months.
Click here for Hunger Solutions New York NYSNIP article and resources, including:
- NYSNIP Benefit Matrix (adjusted May 1, 2012),
- NYSNIP Forms (updated in November 2011) in English and Spanish,
- NYSNIP Frequently Asked Questions from OTDA in English and Spanish,
- NYSNIP Desk Guide,
- OTDA Policy Memo's concerning NYSNIP, and
- Contact Information for help with NYSNIP questions in your community.
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