Many Immigrants Can Get Medical Assistance for Coronavirus Treatment
Coronavirus affects us all. We all need to be able to get care so that we, our families, and our…
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Information for Immigrants During the Coronavirus Pandemic
This information was last updated on Thursday, June 18 2020 Courts are mostly closed through at least July 6. All…
Information for Seniors, People with Disabilities, and People Who Need Public Benefits During the Coronavirus Pandemic
This information was last updated on Thursday June 18, 2020 Courts are mostly closed through at least July 6. All…
New Rule from Social Security Limits Social Security Access for Limited English Proficient Individuals
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a new rule that could cause immigrants and limited English proficient people with…
Act Now: You Can Still Receive Your Full Stimulus Payment in 2020
URGENT UPDATE: Act Quickly to Get a Stimulus Payment in 2020! New Deadline for Social Security, SSI, and Veterans Benefits Recipients…
TAKE ACTION: Tell Social Security Not to Create Additional Burdens for People with Disabilities!
NEW: Everything you need to know about this harmful proposed rule The Social Security Administration just announced that it wants…
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.
Public Charge: Many People Can Still Safely Receive Public Benefits
The US Supreme Court ruled to allow implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s new public charge rule. Starting February…
Report: Mending the Safety Net – Why Pennsylvania Must Restore Its TANF Program to Protect Its Neediest Families
Today we observe the passage of “welfare reform” on August 22, 1996, which “ended welfare as we know it” and…
Problems Using The IRS Web Portal to Get COVID-19 Payments? We Want to Hear from You!
Are you a non-tax filer who receives federal benefits, including SSI, SSDI, RRB or VA benefits? Did you get $500 in…
More SNAP on your EBT Card: What You Need to Know
Extra SNAP benefits are now available for the second half of July! If you get SNAP, you may get extra…
New SNAP time limit starting April 2020 for Philadelphians aged 18-50 who are not working and not exempt
Good news: a court has put a halt to the ABAWDs rule change. The rule will not be going into…
Federal Court Issues Order Stopping USDA from Denying Emergency SNAP Benefits to the Poorest Pennsylvanians
A federal court issued a preliminary injunction today, ruling that more than 700,000 of the poorest Pennsylvanians may be entitled…
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,…
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Social Security Administration Should Halt All Pending Regulations
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the U.S. workforce, leading to record levels of unemployment. While some people will return to…
SSI for Children
What is SSI for children? SSI for children is a cash assistance program for low-income families who are caring for…
