Nassau County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Nassau County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Nassau County residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Nassau County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Nassau County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — the easiest option for Nassau County residents.
You may receive a phone call to verify your household size, income, and living situation.
Send proof of identity, address, income, and expenses like rent or utilities.
If approved, benefits are loaded onto your EBT card for eligible grocery purchases.
SNAP Income Guidelines 2026
| Household Size | Monthly Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $1,580 |
| 2 people | $2,137 |
| 3 people | $2,694 |
| 4 people | $3,250 |
| 5 people | $3,807 |
| Each additional | + $557 |
🏥 Medicaid in Nassau County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Nassau County residents including children, families, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Apply through NY State of Health marketplace at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
Contact Nassau County DSS directly at (516) 227-8000 for long-term care Medicaid.
Provide proof of identity, NY residency, income, and household information.
If approved, select a Medicaid managed care plan for your covered services.
- Doctor visits and checkups
- Hospital care
- Prescription medications
- Mental health services
- Children’s preventive care
- Dental and vision (some plans)
🏠 Housing Assistance
Nassau County residents may qualify for rental assistance, emergency housing, and Section 8 housing vouchers.
Contact Nassau County DSS at (516) 227-8519 for emergency help with rent.
Apply through Nassau County Office of Housing for housing choice vouchers.
Call (516) 573-8626 for after-hours emergency housing assistance.
60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY 11553
Phone: (516) 227-8519
After Hours: (516) 573-8626
💵 Cash Assistance
Nassau County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Nassau County
Nassau County residents may qualify for help paying heating and electric bills through HEAP and other programs.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Weatherization assistance
- PSEG Long Island budget billing
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help