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Manhattan Legal Services (formerly Harlem Legal Services, Inc.)- Public Benefits Unit
 
WHO WE ARE

The Manhattan Legal Services Public Benefits unit helps people access and retain government benefits so they can maintain enough income to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads.

We assist clients whose government benefits are being wrongfully denied, inaccurately calculated, or improperly terminated.

We represent families and individuals for whom Unemployment Insurance, Food Stamps, Medicaid/Medicare and other public assistance and Safety Net programs are a critical lifeline.

En Español

Ayudamos a los clientes cuyos beneficios del gobierno están siendo injustamente negados, calculado erróneamente, o mal terminado.

 
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HOW TO GET HELP
   To contact this group, CALL (646) 442-3104
 
 Wednesday: 1pm to 3pm
  You should have proof of income and immigration status on hand when you call.
 
 
WHO WE SERVE
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Area(s) Served:  New York (Manhattan)
Languages Spoken:  Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese, Spanish
Languages for which interpreters can be provided: Phone interpretation for other languages can be arranged. Interpretación por teléfono para otros idiomas es dispuesto.
Wheelchair Accessible: Y
Access for the deaf: Written materials will be provided. Interpretations may also be available.
Income Guidelines: 
  Your family's income should be at or below 200.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
 
This program can accept individuals with incomes up to 200% of the poverty level if the person has special circumstances such as high medical bills, child care expenses, or other debts.
 
Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
  You must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.
  This program does not serve prisoners
 
 
TYPE OF HELP
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
 
  Full Legal Representation
  Brief Advice
  Self-Help Materials

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
 
Emergency Contact Information:  If you are having an emergency, call our main number 646-442-3100 and explain to the operator that you are having an emergency.
 
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone:(646) 442-3100
Fax:212-227-9798
Web site:www.lsny.org
 
Last Updated: 02/09/12
 
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