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PUC Joins PA Department of Human Services to Kick Off Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Season
The PA Public Utility Commission joined with the PA Department of Human Services, advocates for low-income residents and local utilities to mark the start of the application process for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2018-19 winter heating season. Read More
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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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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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IRS provides disaster readiness guidance during National Hurricane Preparedness Week
National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 6-12 The IRS reminds taxpayers who may be impacted by hurricanes and other natural disasters that now is a good time to begin preparing for one. Read More
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New Online Tool Helps Immigrants "Make a Plan"
The Immigration Advocates Network has a new online tool to help people who are worried about aggressive immigration enforcement actions "Make a Plan" to prepare for potential detention or deportation. Read More
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Expungement Clinic in Lancaster - May 30
Representative Mike Sturla is sponsoring an Expungement Clinic in Lancaster County on May 30, 2018 from 4-7 pm. Read More
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