OVS Compensation
Crime Victims Compensation
In short
Reimburses crime-related medical/counseling costs, lost wages, funeral (up to ~$6,000, unverified), relocation, stolen essential personal property; payer of last resort. Innocent victims of crime in NY and certain family members; crime reported to police (or certain alternative reporting for DV/sexual assault).
- What you get
- Reimburses crime-related medical/counseling costs, lost wages, funeral (up to ~$6,000, unverified), relocation, stolen essential personal property; payer of last resort.
- Who qualifies
- Innocent victims of crime in NY and certain family members; crime reported to police (or certain alternative reporting for DV/sexual assault).
- Income limit (2026)
- none
- Papers to gather
- Police report/other documentation, bills, wage proof, ID.
- Renewal
- One claim; appeals possible.
- 2026 update
- Active; filing deadlines expanded in recent law (verify).
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