Resources

A fair hearing is a chance to challenge a decision made by the Department of Social Services (DSS). This  video describes the process, how to request a hearing and how to prepare for one.

If you’re a renter and you receive a water shut-off notice, you have rights! Learn more:

Student debt can be confusing due to all the different loan types, repayment types, and federal changes. The first step toward harnessing your debt and taking control – Know Your Five.

You don’t need to know everything about student loans—but you should know these five things:

1. Loan Type – Federal, private, or institutional?
2. Loan Servicer – Who manages your loans?
3. Loan Status – Are your loans in repayment, deferment, or default?
4. Loan Balance – How much do you owe?
5. Login Credentials – Can you access your FSA and servicer accounts?

Take the first step toward controlling your financial future today by logging into your Federal Student Aid (FSA) and loan servicer accounts.

Don’t have an FSA ID? Learn more about creating your account through this helpful video, created by the FSA:

How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID) for StudentAid.gov

Still have questions? Call now for a FREE one-on-one consultation with one of our student debt specialists to discuss all your options and help you make the best choice for you!

Learn more about Medicare Savings Programs, including eligibility and how to apply.

Living with or renting from family or friends can affect your SSI benefits. Learn more about why an SSI recipient may want to set up a business arrangement, as well as tips for establishing the arrangement.

Si su arrendador se niega a hacer reparaciones en su apartamento, usted puede hacer las reparaciones usted mismo y deducir el costo de su alquiler. Debido a que su arrendador puede intentar desalojarlo por no pagar el alquiler, DEBE HABLAR CON UN ABOGADO ANTES DE DAR ESTE PASO.

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Los arrendadores deben informar a los inquilinos si la unidad de alquiler tiene pintura que contenga plomo (llamada pintura a base de plomo), y sobre cualquier peligro relacionado con la pintura a base de plomo que el arrendador conozca. Los arrendadores deben entregar a los inquilinos un folleto con información sobre los peligros del plomo en la vivienda. Los contratos de arrendamiento también deben incluir una declaración de advertencia de plomo. El propósito de esta regla es proteger a los inquilinos del envenenamiento por plomo.

A person can work while receiving Social Security Retirement (SSR) benefits. Earnings will only reduce the SSR benefits until the person reaches “full retirement age.” This document explains how benefits are affected before retirement age, in the year of retirement age, and after retirement age, as well as additional benefits of working while receiving SSR.

This document explains how Medicaid Buy-In works for working persons with disabilities, including eligibility and income limits.