Immigrant Related programs and services including adjustment of status, Naturalization and citizenship

We can assist you in understanding your government benefits including:

•Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

•Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

•Work Incentive Programs

•Medicaid

•Food Stamps

We can explain the process, eligibility, application and appeals process for each benefit program.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of a crime, help may be available.

The Office of Victim Services may be able to help with medical bills and counseling expenses; burial and funeral costs; lost wages; and other types of assistance.

The agency also funds a network of victim service providers across New York State. Don’t wait another minute to learn more.

• Free legal advice from attorneys on consumer issues.

• Can assist with collections, garnishments, frozen bank accounts, and court cases or judgments related to credit card debts, medical debts, student loans, car loans, utilities collections, lines of credit, charge accounts, and foreclosures.

• All sessions are walk-in only.

•Must arrive at least 30 minutes before the end of the session.

The Legal Aid Society Elder Services Law offers free legal advice and representation to seniors on civil legal matters. No income or resource limits. Services include: family matters, access to health care, public benefits issues, housing problems, future/end of life planning, elder abuse etc.

Application assistance for SNAP (Food Stamps).

Provides the courts to handle criminal, civil, small claims and traffic issues. Elevator, ramp

The Ombudsman Program advocates for person in nursing and adult homes in Broome and Delaware Counties. NYS certified volunteers visit homes weekly to help with questions or concerns on behalf of residents, family and staff.

Provides the courts that handle criminal, civil, small courts, and traffic issues. Ramp, Elevator

RCIL's Benefits Advisement team is here to provide you with information, referrals and advocacy to people with disabilities who are navigating the Human (Social) Services and Social Security systems. We understand trying to comprehend what is entailed with NYS disability and social security disability can be difficult and confusing. We are here to ensure you are knowledgeable about the systems and recognize the benefits you have the right to receive under the American Disabilities Act.

We can assist you with any questions you may have about disability eligibility requirements, how to apply for disability, and other procedures and benefits. We can help you with the initial application and ongoing support in the following areas:

1.Department of Human Services - Public Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid and representation at Fair Hearing

2.Social Security Administration - Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, requesting hearings and representation and benefits planning programs/work incentive

3.Peer Counseling - Peer counseling at RCIL is provided between two or more individuals with disabilities, to share idea and experiences about living with a disability, in order to gain greater awareness and control over one's own life.

For more information, please contact the Coordinator of Benefits Services at (585) 442-6470.