Hamilton County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Hamilton County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Indian Lake and Speculator area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Hamilton County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Hamilton County residents supplement their food budget each month using an EBT card. Hamilton County is New York’s smallest county by population — the DSS office at 139 White Birch Lane in Indian Lake serves all residents across this vast Adirondack wilderness county.
Apply at mybenefits.ny.gov — recommended for Hamilton County residents given the county’s rural geography.
Visit Hamilton County DSS at 139 White Birch Lane, Indian Lake, NY 12842, Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm.
For SNAP questions, contact Ruby Boya at (518) 648-6131 — the Social Welfare Examiner for TA, Employment, Child Care, and SNAP.
If approved, SNAP benefits are loaded monthly 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 Hamilton County
Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible Hamilton County residents. Hamilton County DSS provides Medicaid for long-term care and assists residents in accessing home health care and nursing services. Thandy Koniszewski is the dedicated Social Welfare Examiner for Medicaid at the Indian Lake office.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit Hamilton County DSS at 139 White Birch Lane, Indian Lake — Medicaid examiner: Thandy Koniszewski at (518) 648-6131.
Hamilton County DSS provides Medicaid for long-term care — call (518) 648-6131 for eligibility.
If approved, enroll in a Medicaid Managed Care plan for your covered services.
- Doctor visits, hospitalization, prescriptions
- Long-term care Medicaid
- Home health care services
- Mental health services
- Children’s preventive care
- SSI recipients automatically eligible
🏠 Housing Assistance
Hamilton County residents may qualify for emergency housing and rental assistance. Adult Protective Services helps adults 18+ who are unable to function independently due to mental or physical impairment. A 24-hour domestic violence hotline is also available.
Call (518) 648-6131 Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm for emergency housing assistance.
Call (518) 648-6131 — APS assists adults 18+ who cannot function independently due to impairment.
Call the DV Hotline at (800) 721-8534 — available 24 hours a day for domestic violence emergencies.
General: (518) 648-6131
DV Hotline (24hr): (800) 721-8534
Child Protection: (800) 342-3820
Fraud Tipline: (866) 448-6662
💵 Cash Assistance
Hamilton County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance. Hamilton County DSS also provides Child Care subsidies to help working families with child care costs — contact Ruby Boya at (518) 648-6131 for an application.
⚡ Utility Help in Hamilton County
Hamilton County residents may qualify for help paying heating costs through HEAP. Allison Mahoney handles HEAP at Hamilton County DSS — call (518) 648-6131 for assistance. Online applications are also available at mybenefits.ny.gov.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — if fuel runs out
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help