What is a Dismissal? A “dismissal” is when Social Security turns down your application, after you appealed it, without actually deciding whether you are disabled. This often happens if you did not go to a hearing. If your case is dismissed you must act quickly, within 60 days. What should I do if I get…
Millions of children and adults depend on benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for their basic income. SSA provides many different kinds of benefits, including benefits for senior citizens, as well as children and adults with disabilities. SSA’s main programs are Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI), and Social Security Retirement…
What is SSI? SSI is a monthly cash payment from the Social Security Administration. These payments are for individuals who have low income and resources, and who are disabled, blind, or age 65 and older. Both adults and children can get SSI. For 2020, the most you can get in SSI benefits is $783 per…
How did that happen? On September 30, 2014, the Philadelphia courts issued an official order stating they will no longer collect money owed for any bail judgments issued before March 4, 2010 for missed court dates. Can I stop paying on my bail judgments? Yes, you should stop paying if they were issued before March 4,…
Immigrant workers have rights! Know your rights and enforce them! No matter what your immigration status is, these rights apply to all! Wages – you have the right to be paid for all of your work! You have the right to be paid for all of the hours that you work or are required to be at…
Under the new law: The penalty for possessing 30 grams or less of marijuana for personal use is a $25 fine. The penalty for public marijuana use is a $100 fine or up to 9 hours of community service. A citation will be issued for a civil violation, but there will be no criminal arrest record…
This toolkit, which includes the powerpoint below, gives important information about Social Security Overpayments and Waivers. To view the toolkit, download the full article at the bottom of this page. Download Toolkit Social Security Toolkit
This brochure is for anyone who owns a home and may receive Medical Assistance to pay for their care in a nursing home or in the community. Download the full article to view the brochure. To learn more about Medicaid Estate Recovery, view our video: Download Full Article What You Should Know About…
Are you a victim of domestic or sexual violence? Do you need to get out of your lease early because of the violence? Philadelphia Ordinance § 9-804 lets you. To end your lease early, you must: Send a letter to your landlord giving him 30-days notice that you are ending your lease early. Attach to the letter one form of…
Learn more about expungements in general. Learn more about finding work with a criminal record WHAT IS A SUMMARY OFFENSE? A summary offense is the most minor type of criminal offense in Pennsylvania, and is often called a “non-traffic citation.” Summary offenses can include disorderly conduct, loitering, harassment, and low-level retail theft, among others. A…
