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…
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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…
SSI for Non-US Citizens
What is SSI? SSI is a monthly cash payment from the Social Security Administration. These payments are for individuals who…
Good News: Philadelphia Will No Longer Collect Bail Forfeiture Judgments Issued Before March 4, 2010!
How did that happen? On September 30, 2014, the Philadelphia courts issued an official order stating they will no longer…
Immigrant Workers Have Rights!
Immigrant workers have rights! Know your rights and enforce them! No matter what your immigration status is, these rights apply…
Philadelphia’s New Marijuana Possession Law – Get the Facts!
Under the new law: The penalty for possessing 30 grams or less of marijuana for personal use is a $25…
Social Security/SSI Overpayments and Waivers Toolkit
This toolkit, which includes the powerpoint below, gives important information about Social Security Overpayments and Waivers. To view the toolkit,…
What You Should Know About Your House When You Enter a Nursing Home or Receive Care at Home
This brochure is for anyone who owns a home and may receive Medical Assistance to pay for their care in…
How to End a Lease Because of Domestic or Sexual Violence
Are you a victim of domestic or sexual violence? Do you need to get out of your lease early because of the…
Summary Offenses in Pennsylvania
Learn more about expungements in general. Learn more about finding work with a criminal record WHAT IS A SUMMARY OFFENSE?…
Know Your Employment Rights in Philadelphia!
Wages – you have the right to be paid for all of your work! You have the right: To be paid…
How to File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The forms needed to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy are available at website for the United States Bankruptcy Court for…
Consumer Bankruptcies: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
There are two main types of bankruptcies that generally apply to consumers: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 is…
