Madison County Benefits & Assistance Programs 2026
Find SNAP food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, cash aid, and utility help available in Madison County, New York — including step-by-step guides and official resource links for Wampsville and Oneida area residents.
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🥕 SNAP Food Stamps in Madison County
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible Madison County residents pay for groceries each month using an EBT card.
Apply through mybenefits.ny.gov — easiest option for Madison County residents.
Visit the office at 133 North Court Street, Building 1, Wampsville between 8am–4pm.
Use the free NYDocSubmit app or mail to PO Box 637, Wampsville, NY 13163.
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 Madison County
Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Madison County residents. Most families and individuals apply through NY State of Health. Seniors 65+, disabled, and those needing long-term care apply through the Madison County DSS office.
Apply through NY State of Health at nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call (855) 355-5777.
Visit Madison County DSS at 133 North Court Street, Building 1, Wampsville, NY 13163.
Provide proof of identity, NY residency, income, and household information.
If approved, enroll in a Medicaid Managed Care plan for your covered services.
- Doctor visits and checkups
- Hospital care
- Prescription medications
- Mental health services
- Managed long-term care services
- Children’s preventive care
🏠 Housing Assistance
Madison County residents may qualify for emergency housing, temporary shelter, and rental assistance programs. All county libraries serve as warming sites during extreme cold weather.
Call (315) 366-2211 Mon–Fri 8am–4pm for emergency housing assistance.
All Madison County libraries serve as warming sites with cold-weather supplies when temp drops below 32°F.
Call 2-1-1 for after-hours emergency housing and shelter assistance in Madison County.
133 North Court Street, Building 1, Wampsville, NY 13163
Phone: (315) 366-2211
Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm
💵 Cash Assistance
Madison County residents may qualify for temporary cash assistance through New York State’s Family Assistance and Safety Net programs.
⚡ Utility Help in Madison County
Madison County residents may qualify for help paying heating and electric bills through HEAP and other programs.
- LIHEAP — federal heating assistance
- Emergency HEAP — if fuel runs out
- Heating equipment repair/replacement
- Weatherization assistance
- 2-1-1 for emergency utility help