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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
