Foster Youth Can Now Apply for SSI 6 Months Before Leaving Care
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a new policy to help youth transitioning out of foster care access Supplemental Security…
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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…
Cash Assistance Is Available for Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren!
If your grandchild is in your care and lives in your home, your grandchild or grandchildren can receive a cash…
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…
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…
How to Help PA Families Keep SNAP
In July, the federal government signed devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps) into law, but you can help…
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…
Hundreds of Thousands of Pennsylvanians Could Lose SNAP if House Bill Becomes Law
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on a bill that make the largest cuts to the Supplemental…
Report | Meet The Need: No Child Should Live in Deep Poverty
Parents Describe TANF’s Strengths and Needed Changes in New Report on 25th Anniversary of “Welfare Reform” A new report…
You Must Take Action to Keep Your Medical Assistance in 2023!
There have been special COVID rules for Medical Assistance (MA) since March 2020. Under the COVID rules, MA stayed on…
Many Immigrants Will Lose SNAP
Many Immigrants Will No Longer Be Eligible for SNAP If you or someone in your family is an immigrant and…
Medicaid and SNAP Keep Seniors and People with Disabilities Healthy
Access to timely medical care and healthy food is a matter of life and death for people with chronic health…
Medical Providers Can Help Patients Keep Their SNAP
What Healthcare Providers Need to Know about SNAP Medical Exemptions: In July, the federal government signed devastating cuts to Medicaid…
More people on SSI will get to keep their full benefits
Great news! Three big changes are coming to the SSI program on September 30, 2024. These changes will help thousands…
New CLS Report Uncovers Glaring Inequities in the SSA System
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are critical lifelines for millions of people with disabilities. However,…
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…
