Already have SNAP?

• AUTOMATICYour children are already approved for school meals.

  New York matches SNAP records to student records without a household application.

• AUTOMATIC—CHECKMany children get Summer EBT automatically.

  Many households are enrolled automatically. If you do not get a letter or card, check whether you must apply.

• AUTO-ELIGIBLEYou may qualify for WIC.

  You still apply and complete WIC's nutrition-risk screening.

• ONE DOCUMENTYour SNAP award letter can help you apply for Fair Fares.

  A SNAP award letter can satisfy the income-document requirement. Enrollment is not automatic.

Already have Medicaid?

• AUTOMATICYour children may already be approved for school meals.

  Direct certification can happen through the state student-record match.

• Medicaid may help you get free groceries or meals delivered.

  Project FoodBox may be available to eligible New Yorkers with qualifying health or social needs. Screening or referral may be required.

• AUTO-ELIGIBLEMedicaid may help you qualify for WIC.

  Medicaid can establish income eligibility; the WIC application and screening still apply.

• AUTO-ELIGIBLEMedicaid may help you qualify for Lifeline.

  You still apply. The National Verifier may confirm Medicaid participation.

• SIMPLIFIED PROOFMedicaid may help you prove eligibility for low-cost home internet.

  Medicaid is a common qualifying program. Provider rules vary, so use the current official provider list.

Received a HEAP grant?

• AUTOMATICYour utility may enroll you in the Utility Energy Affordability Program.

  Large New York gas and electric utilities enroll customers after the HEAP grant is credited. Check each account for the discount.

• AUTOMATIC—CON EDYou may receive Solar for All or REACH credits automatically.

  Con Edison says eligible EAP customers who meet the additional condition are enrolled without equipment or a separate signup.

Not claimed here: regular HEAP payments are not described as automatic; that point still needs confirmation.

Already receive SSI?

• AUTO-ELIGIBLEYour SSI may help you qualify for HEAP.

  You still apply for HEAP; qualifying SSI can satisfy its income review.

• AUTO-ELIGIBLESSI may help you qualify for Lifeline.

  SSI is a qualifying program, but Lifeline still requires enrollment.

• ONE DOCUMENTYour SSI award letter can help you apply for Fair Fares.

  An SSI award letter can replace the ordinary income-proof packet. You still apply.