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Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2019
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019. Read More
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Driver's License Restoration Clinic (Harrisburg) - Oct. 25
This Drivers License Restoration Clinic is a collaboration between the Dauphin County Bar Association, MidPenn Legal Services, PA CareerLink Capitol Region, and UUPLAN. Pre-registration is required. Read More
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Expungement and Re-Entry Clinic (Harrisburg) - Oct. 18
An Expungement and Re-Entry Clinic will be held on October 18, 2018 from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM at PA CareerLink in Harrisburg. Read More
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Free Expungement Clinic in State College - Oct. 25
The Centre County Bar Association and MidPenn Legal Services will be holding an Expungement Clinic in State College on October 25, 2018. Read More
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Webinar: What Restoration of General Assistance Means for Pennsylvanians and How You Can Help
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia will be holding a webinar on September 14, entitled "What Restoration of General Assistance Means for Pennsylvanians and How You Can Help" from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM. Read More
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PUC Launches Annual ‘Be Utility Wise’ Consumer Education Campaign; Hosts Eight Statewide Events, Including New Lehigh Valley Forum
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has announced that it will host eight consumer education events across the Commonwealth as part of this year’s “Be Utility Wise” campaign. Read More
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Free Family Law Help Desk in Scranton - September 17, 2018
Lackawanna Pro Bono will be offering a FREE Family Law Help Desk on September 17, 2018 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. at the Family Court Administration Office, 200 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA. Registration is required to see an attorney. Read More
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Expungement Clinic in Pittsburgh/Garfield - Sept. 11, 2018
Neighborhood Legal Services Association and the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation will be hosting a Expungement Clinic, "Removing Barriers to Employment" on Tuesday, September 11, from 11 am - 1 pm at the BGC Activity Center in Pittsburgh. Read More
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Social Security Fast-Tracks Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities
Social Security has announce five new Compassionate Allowance conditions that will meet Social Security's standards for disability benefits. Claims based on these conditions are often allowed based on a confirmation of the diagnosis alone. Read More
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Aug 28: The Importance of SNAP for Pennsylvanians Enrolled in Medicaid (Webinar)
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project will hold a webinar on Aug. 28 at 10:00 AM on the importance of SNAP for people enrolled in Medicaid. Read More
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Sworn Statement for Ownership Verification Approved by FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency agreed to reconsider applications for disaster assistance from those victims of Hurricane Maria who are owners of their property but who lack a formal title or the documents to verify ownership. Read More
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IRS offers guidance on recent 529 education savings plan changes
The Internal Revenue Service and Department of the Treasury have announced their intent to issue regulations on three recent tax law changes affecting popular 529 education savings plans. Read More
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Veterans owed refunds for overpayments attributable to disability severance payments should file amended returns to claim tax refunds
The Internal Revenue Service advises certain veterans who received disability severance payments after January 17, 1991 that they may be able to claim a credit or refund of overpayments attributable to the disability severance payment. Read More
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Workshop - Cash Assistance: TANF (Philadelphia)
The Philadelphia Benefits Access Coalition is offering a training session on Cash Assistance: TANF on August 2, 2018 from 2:00 pm-4:30 pm in Philadelphia. Read More
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Custody Myths & Facts Education Sessions in Lancaster
MidPenn Legal Services and the Lancaster Bar Association are conducting free monthly education sessions about the custody process at the PA CareerLink of Lancaster County. Read More
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