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Programs in New York
New York programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
New York State Department of Labor
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary income to eligible workers who lose work through no fault of their own.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhone
New York State Workers' Compensation Board
Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation provides benefits and medical care to workers injured or made ill on the job.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaper
New York State Workers' Compensation Board
New York State Paid Family Leave
Paid Family Leave gives eligible workers paid time off to care for family or bond with a new child.
Ways to apply:Paper
New York State Department of Health
Vital Records
The Department of Health issues New York birth, death, marriage, and divorce records for eligible requests.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver Licenses
The DMV issues and renews New York driver licenses.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Non-Driver Identification Cards
The DMV issues photo identification cards to residents who do not drive.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Social Security Administration
Replace a Social Security card
Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Request it online with a my Social Security account, or visit or call Social Security. It is always free.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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