Did the County Assistance Office make a mistake? You can appeal!
Did the County Assistance Office make a mistake? You can appeal! What can you appeal? They cut off your benefits…
Read more
DID YOU LOSE A JOB OR REDUCE YOUR HOURS BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS?
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FOOD STAMPS (SNAP), MEDICAID (MA), CASH ASSISTANCE (TANF) OR HEATING BILL ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP). If you…
CLS Releases Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS), one of the largest and most respected legal services programs in the nation, congratulates…
Report: Racial Disparities in Access to Supplemental Security Income Benefits for Children
SSI for children is crucial support for families in need. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides critical financial support to people…
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…
CLS Is Open for Live Legal Help!
We have new hours as of February 2, 2026. Please see below for details. You can visit our Center City…
Need Help Paying for Food? Most Community College Students Can Now Get SNAP (Food Stamps)
Good news! Most low-income community college students can get SNAP benefits (food stamps). Apply Now! Until now, most students could…
Complying with SNAP Work Requirements in Pennsylvania
Starting September 1, 2025, many Pennsylvanians will only be able to get 3 months of SNAP every 3 years unless…
Congressional Bill Would Take Away Health Care from 600,000 Pennsylvanians
Congress’ budget bill will result in almost 600,000 Pennsylvanians losing health insurance and cost Pennsylvania billions of dollars. The bill…
Did You Lose Your Job and Now Have No Income? You May Qualify for Diversion Payments from the County Assistance Office.
Pennsylvania County Assistance Offices may be able to give families some money to get by while they can’t work because…
Court Orders Delay to New SNAP Time Limit Rule
A court order has delayed the start of a new rule for food stamps that would have left thousands without…
CLS and Morgan Lewis File Lawsuit Challenging Denial of Emergency SNAP Benefits for the Poorest Pennsylvanians
On July 16, 2020, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia(“CLS”) and Morgan Lewis filed a class action lawsuit against The United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) on behalf…
Did You Get Unemployment Compensation During the Pandemic? Tips for Filing a New UC Application.
If you received Unemployment Compensation (UC) during the pandemic and now need to apply again because you lost your job,…
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…
Extra SNAP is Ending: What You Need to Know
What Is Changing? The extra SNAP payment, officially called Emergency Allotments, has ended. Starting in March 2023, you will only…
How to File an Appeal if You Lose SNAP
Starting September 1, 2025, many Pennsylvanians will only be able to get 3 months of SNAP every 3 years unless…
