Social Security

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This section of PALawHelp.org has information
and resources about Social Security issues
in Pennsylvania.

• Apply Online For Social Security Disability Benefits

  Online Application for Social Security Disability Benefits Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Benefits For People With Disabilities

  Comprehensive listing of the many social security programs available to people with disabilities. Information on how to apply, on-line forms, and a link to the benefit eligibility screening tool. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Employment Support For People with Disabilities

  Social Security Administration web site designed to promote the employment of Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• The Ticket To Work And Self-Sufficiency Program

  Information regarding the Ticket To Work And Self-Sufficiecy Program and how more Americans with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in the workforce and lessen their dependence on public benefits. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Working While Disabled - How We Can Help

  This booklet provides information for people who are receiving Social Security disability insurance benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits, but still want to work. It provides an overview of the various work incentive rules and answers many related questions. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Immigrants' Rights to Public Benefits in Pennsylvania

  Information on the rights of immigrants to receive different types of public benefits. Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services

• Impact of Criminal Record on Public Benefits in Pennsylvania

  Chart of eligibility for public benefits for people with criminal records. Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services

• How Worker's Compensation And Other Disability Payments May Affect Your Benefits

  Information regarding how worker's compensation and other disability payments may affect your benefits. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Disability Benefits

  This booklet provides an overview of the various kinds of disability benefits available through the Social Security Administration. This booklet will tell you who may get benefits, how to apply and what you need to know once benefits start. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

  Read this in:

  Korean / 한국어

  Farsi / فارسی

  Arabic / العربية

  Chinese / 中文

  Tagalog / Tagalog

  Italian / italiano

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Portuguese / português

  Polish / polski

  French / Français

  Armenian / Հայերէն

  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

  Greek / Ελληνικά

  Haitian Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen

• Application for a Social Security Card

  Use this form to apply for (1) An original Social Security card; (2) A replacement Social Security card; or (3) A change of information on your record Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

  Read this in:

  Portuguese / português

  French / Français

  Tagalog / Tagalog

  Italian / italiano

  Haitian Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• Benefits Check Up for Seniors (55+)

  BenefitsCheckUp is a comprehensive online service to screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). BenefitsCheckUp also provides a detailed description of the programs, including the local addresses and phone numbers where to apply. Content Detail

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  National Council on the Aging

• Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool (B.E.S.T.)

  The Social Security Adminisitration's Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) is an online tool that you can use to find out if you could be eligible for benefits from any of the programs Social Security administers. This tool will give you eligibility information based on answers you give on the online form. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Do you get your benefits from Social Security on a DEBIT CARD? PDF

  Information on ?Direct Express? - the only official card for getting your Social Security, SSI, and SSDI benefits. Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• GovBenefits.gov

  GovBenefits.gov is a free, online confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive. Content Detail

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  GovBenefits.gov, a partnership of many Federal agencies and organizations

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (1-877-727-7529)

  The statewide toll-free SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (877-727-7529) - provides free legal advice, information and referrals by telephone for all Pennsylvania seniors 60 and over. Read More

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  SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia)