Louisiana

Disabled children, and disabled adults who can't work: Social Security and SSI benefits

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• Appealing Social Security decisions

  How the agency's appeals process works. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Parole/Probation violations and Social Security or SSI benefits -- news update October 2012

  See this flyer about new developments that may help you. Content Detail

  By:

  Urban Justice Center

• Social Security and SSI Overpayments. Video and text.

  Watch and listen to this presentation about Social Security and SSI overpayments. Read More

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (text) Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (multimedia)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Social Security Benefits -- Watch this Video

  Learn more about Social Security benefits. Read More

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• Social Security Disability: Frequently Asked Questions

  Answers most questions you will have about applying for Social Security disability benefits. See the link called "Disability FAQs." Content Detail

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  Nat'l Ass'n of Social Security Claimants' Representatives

• Social Security or SSI overpayments: What should you do?

  Social Security sent you a letter saying you owe money. What to do. Read More

  By:

  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• SSI Disabled Child Benefits: Who is Eligible?

  Does your child have a medical problem that affects their ability to learn, to make or keep friends, or do other things that a kid should be able to do? Find our if your child may be eligible for monthly cash payments through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Read More

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• Did Social Security Stop Your Benefits Because You Had an Arrest Warrant?

  Find out more about what you can do if Social Security stopped your benefits because you had an arrest warrant. This information is from the National Senior Citizens Law Center. Content Detail

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  National Senior Citizens Law Center

• Social Security Benefits Taken To Pay Money Back to the Federal Government?

  A 1996 law takes away some protection, but it is not a reason for panic. It will not apply to everyone and not all benefits can be taken. This information sheet answers some frequently asked questions about this new program. Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center

• Social Security numbers and cards

  What to do about lost or stolen cards, or if someone uses your number. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal

  Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• I didn't marry my child's father. What rights does my child have to his father's Social Security benefits?

  See the fact sheet to find out more. Read More

  By:

  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

• USA.gov (GobiernoUSA.gov in Spanish)

  Recursos del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos en español. "Su guía de información y servicios del Gobierno." Your Guide to Government Information and Services Content Detail

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  U.S. General Services Administration's Technology Transformation Service. Administración de Servicios Generales de los Estados Unidos

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (including Nursing Homes)

  Find out more about this government program to help people in nursing homes and other long-term care places. Content Detail

• Low-Cost Prescriptions

  See this information about how to get your prescription drugs at low prices. Read More