ACCESS HRA Login

If you are a recipient of food stamps (SNAP Benefits) in New York City (NYC) and need assistance with ACCESS HRA login, we can help. If you do not have an ACCESS HRA account, click here for step-by-step instructions on how to create an account. In this post, we will explain the NYC ACCESS HRA login process and provide help with retrieving your password if you cannot remember it.

This Post will Cover:

• Benefits of ACCESS HRA Account
• ACCESS HRA Login Help
• Download ACCESS HRA Mobile App
• New York City Food Stamps FAQs

Benefits of ACCESS HRA Account

Having an ACCESS HRA account has many benefits. You can perform the following task online, as shown by the category below:

SNAP or Food Stamps

With an ACCESS HRA account, you can perform the following tasks online regarding the NYC SNAP program:

• Apply for SNAP
• Recertify your SNAP Benefits
• Report required information
• Make changes to your Case

ACCESS HRA Login Help

Follow the instructions below for help logging in to your ACCESS HRA online account.

Step 1 – Visit ACCESS HRA Account Website

To start the login process for your ACCESS HRA account, visit the ACCESS HRA account website at https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra.

Once you are on the homepage you will need to locate the “Apply Now/Log In” button, which is usually located in the middle part of the site (see image below).

The “Log In” link can also be found at the top of the page.

Click on the “Log In” button to proceed with the process.

Step 2 – Enter username and Password

Next, you will be taken to a page where you will be required to enter your account email address/username and password, as shown below.

Once you enter the correct email address/username and password, click “Log In” to continue, as shown by the image below.

Step 4 – View your account

If you entered the correct email address/username and password, you will be automatically taken to your ACCESS HRA account page, as shown below.

Once there, you can perform a variety of tasks, including applying for:

• Federal Emergency Rental Assistance
• Food Stamps/SNAP
• Cash Assistance
• Medicaid
• Discounts on Subway Fares

Step 5 – First Time Login

When you first log in to your ACCESS HRA account, you will see the page below.

Enter the requested information below to proceed with your SNAP application.

Download ACCESS HRA Mobile App

ACCESS HRA has a mobile app that is available for both Apple and Android devices.

With the ACCESS HRA mobile app, you can view:

• SNAP (Food Stamps) / Cash Assistance (CA) case status
• EBT balance
• Recent payments
• Upcoming appointments
• Documents on file
• Fair Fares NYC enrollment information
• Required documents for your SNAP (Food Stamps) or Cash Assistance (CA) case or Fair Fares NYC application

Additionally, you can upload requested documents as part of your application and recertification.

To download the ACCESS HRA app:

• Go to the App Store or Google Play
• Search for “ACCESS HRA” or “Fair Fares”
• Click on GET or INSTALL

See our detailed guide on the NYC ACCESS HRA App.

New York City Food Stamps FAQs

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the New York Food Stamps program:

How long will SNAP Increase Last?

New York SNAP benefits will soon increase by more than 25% – the largest single increase in the program’s history.

The Biden administration has announced a major increase in SNAP benefits.

This is the first time since 1975 that the food stamps program has seen a boost in purchasing power.

Unlike the 15% increase in food stamps that was approved from January – September 2021, the 25% increase in food stamps for 2021 is permanent.

This means that you will receive this benefit increase indefinitely if you qualify.

For details about this increase and what you can expect, see our post  – New York Will get a 25% SNAP Increase.

How Do I keep my New York SNAP Benefits?

Once you have been approved for SNAP, here’s what you have to do to maintain your eligibility for benefits.

In order to continue receiving Food Stamps, you must complete the regular application process called recertification.

This means that you will be called back for another interview and asked to submit certain documents.

If you do not follow through with recertification, your SNAP benefits will be discontinued.

How Recertification Works

Two months prior to the end of the re-certification period, you will receive a packet in the mail that includes a SNAP application and a scheduled interview appointment.

Each food stamp household is scheduled for a recertification interview at the end of the initial 12 month certification period in order to document changes in:

• Income
• Expenses
• Household composition, or
• Any other change in circumstances that may affect SNAP eligibility or degree of need.

SNAP recipients with earned income, however, are scheduled for a recertification interview every 6 months.

It is important to note that the ultimate responsibility rests with the SNAP household in reporting changes in a timely fashion.

Failure to comply in this regard, or intentionally withholding information, or filing a fraudulent application, may result in food stamp penalties, including a reduction in benefits, durational sanctions, or permanent disqualification.

What Can You Buy with New York EBT?

According to guidelines established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers the food stamps/SNAP program, here is the list of items you are allowed to buy with your EBT Card.

What you CAN buy with EBT Card:

Foods for the household to eat, such as:

• bread and cereals;
• fruits and vegetables;
• meats, fish and poultry; and
• dairy products.
• Seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat.

What you CANNOT buy with EBT Card:

• Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes or tobacco
  Any nonfood items, such as:
• pet foods
• soaps, paper products
• household supplies
• Vitamins and medicines
• Food that will be eaten in the store
• Hot foods

What Grocery Stores Accept New York EBT Online for Delivery?

Both Walmart, Amazon, and Shoprite accept online purchasing with New York EBT statewide.

Additionally, the following grocery stores accept New York EBT through the Instacart mobile app:

Aldi, Price Chopper Supermarket, Market Bistro, and Market 32 are now accepting EBT for pickup and delivery via Instacart New York.

Furthermore, FreshDirect delivers for free to SNAP beneficiaries in select ZIP codes in the Bronx, New York.

ACCESS HRA Login Summary

We hope this post on ACCESS HRA Login was helpful.

Still Have Questions?

To apply for SNAP benefits in New York, click here: New York SNAP Eligibility Guide.

For New York Food Stamps Income Limit, click here: New York SNAP Income Limits.

If you have questions about New York EBT Card (CIBC), click here: New York EBT Card Guide.

For details on Restaurants that take food stamps in New York, click here: What Fast Food Restaurants Take SNAP in New York?

If you have further questions about New York EBT Card or SNAP benefits, please let us know in the comments section below.

Be sure to check out our other articles about New York Food Stamps New York EBT, including:
Get Free Admissions with New York EBT Card
How to Get a Replacement New York SNAP EBT Card
New York to Get 25% SNAP Increase
New York P-EBT Extension for 2021
New City SNAP Centers