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   Appealing Social Security decisions (Separate Website)
How the agency's appeals process works.
By: Social Security Administration
  
   
   Federal Websites in Spanish (Separate Website)
Here are links to federal government websites in Spanish.
By: Oklahoma Department of Libraries

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   GobiernoUSA.gov (Separate Website)
Recursos del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos en español.
By: Administración de Servicios Generales de los Estados Unidos
  
   
   Paying for nursing home care (Separate Website)
Here is information on how to pay for nursing homes, including legal information about Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap and long-term care insurance.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  
   
   Public Benefits and HIV/AIDS
Find out about government benefits.
By: AIDSLaw of Louisiana, Inc.
  
   
   Questions and Answers About State ID Cards This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Basic information about state ID cards.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
 
  
   
   Representative Payees for Social Security/SSI Benefits
Someone may need help to manage their benefits. Learn about the rights of the person getting benefits and the duties of the repersentative. This is a condensed excerpt from the Advocacy Center publication, "Legal Status in Louisiana."
By: Advocacy Center
  
   
   Restraints in nursing homes This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
When and what kind of restraints are legal. What to do if restraints are wrongly used.
By: National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
  
   
   Social Security Announces Faster Track for Some Disability Claims (Separate Website)
Read about Social Security's new "Compassionate Allowances," which plans to speed up processing of disability claims involving certain kinds of cancer and rare diseases.
By: Social Security Administration
  
   
   Social Security Benefits Taken To Pay Money Back to the Federal Government? (Separate Website)
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.
By: National Consumer Law Center
  
   
   Social Security Disability: Frequently Asked Questions (Separate Website)
Answers most questions you will have about applying for Social Security disability benefits. See the link called "Disability FAQs."
By: Nat'l Ass'n of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
  
   
   Social Security numbers and cards (Separate Website)
What to do about lost or stolen cards, or if someone uses your number.
By: Social Security Administration

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Social Security or SSI overpayments: What should you do?
Social Security sent you a letter saying you owe money. What to do.
By: Acadiana Legal Services Corporation
 
  
   
   Social Security Overpayments: Your Rights
Social Security sent you a letter saying you owe money. What are your rights and choices? Find out.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
   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.
By: Acadiana Legal Services Corporation
 
  
   
   Transfer and discharge This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Protect against forced transfer or discharge from a nursing home.
By: National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
  
   
   Who is eligible for SSI or Social Security disability benefits? (Separate Website)
Who can qualify? Find out here.
By: Social Security Administration
  
   
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