SSI: How to Appeal and How to Apply (in 11 languages)
Learn how to apply for SSI and appeal if your application is denied. In 11 languages. English Should I Apply…
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Don’t Let USDA Take Food Away from 3.1 Million Americans – Including over 100,000 Pennsylvanians.
Families Should Be Able to Take a Raise, Work More Hours, or Save for a Rainy Day Without Risking Losing their…
CLS Files Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional General Assistance Cuts
This afternoon, Community Legal Services (CLS) and Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP) filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of almost 12,000 low-income…
Oppose the Presidential Administration’s Proposal to Take Food Away from 755,000 People
The Presidential Administration’s proposal would take food away from 755,000 people, including 90,000 Pennsylvanians.
Important Information About Pennsylvania General Assistance
The Pennsylvania General Assistance Program Ended August 1, 2019 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Will my cash assistance end? It depends. If…
What Colleges Need to Know About New SNAP Rules to Help Hungry Community College Students
The following information comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Which students have always been eligible for SNAP (also…
Need Help Paying for Food? Most Community College Students Can Now Get SNAP (Food Stamps)
Good news! Starting March 2018, most low-income community college students can get SNAP benefits (food stamps). Apply Now! Until now,…
Do I Need a Medical Form To Get Medicaid?
Pennsylvania expanded Medicaid in 2015. Before Medicaid expansion, most lower-income adults who wanted Medicaid had to get forms from their…
Youth Justice: Child Care Subsidies
Billie Washington was struggling to make ends meet. A former home care attendant, she was no longer able to work…
Has Social Security Told You You’ve Been Overpaid?
What is a Social Security/SSI overpayment? An “overpayment” is when the Social Security Administration (SSA) gave you benefits when they…
Getting Help from the Social Security Office When You Don’t Speak or Understand English Well
You have the right to be served in your language when you deal with the Social Security office. They are required…
If you are 16 or 17 and receive SSI, start preparing now for review of your SSI case!
When you turn 18, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews your case to see if you still meet the requirements…
SSI for Children
What is SSI for children? SSI for children is a cash assistance program for low-income families who are caring for…
How to Apply for Social Security Benefits
Community Legal Services does not help people apply for Social Security Benefits. You can apply for benefits by: Telephone: You can…
Has Social Security Dismissed Your Case?
What is a Dismissal? A “dismissal” is when Social Security turns down your application, after you appealed it, without actually deciding…
Who is Eligible for Social Security Benefits?
Millions of children and adults depend on benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for their basic income. SSA provides…