| Letting Go of My Father |
An article from the April 2010 issue of The Atlantic portrays a vivid experience of an adult child's role as a caregiver. Learn More » |
Temporary Assistance
| Child Support and Enforcement |
| Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) |
| Employment Services |
Public Assistance
| Public Assistance Employment Rules |
| Public Assistance Safety Net |
| Public Assistance Standards of Assistance |
| Public Assistance Support Services |
| Contact Information |
Albany County 162 Washington Ave (518) 447–7300 |
Chronic Care Unit
Call (518) 447-7011 for
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Placement of Albany County residents in Nursing Homes
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Pickup of Albany County residents already in Nursing Homes
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Respites (past or present)
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Courtesy Applications for other counties
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Long Term Home Health Care cases – these are married couples who looking for the "nursing home without walls" program. It allows them to receive care at home but still qualify for Medicaid
Please call the above number for further information.
| Reporting Medicaid Provider Fraud |
County residents can use the Social Services Fraud Hotline, (518) 447-7380, to report concerns or suspicions about Medicaid providers. Learn More » |
| Non-Parent Caregivers (Grandparents, Other Relatives, Friends) Caring for Children |
| Non-parent caregivers, who are caring for children without a parent living in their home, may be eligible for Temporary Assistance. Learn More » |
Am I Eligible?
Check your potential eligibility for work supports and other programs at the self-service website: myBenefits 
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You can also learn more by watching the video "Helping You Make Ends Meet"
