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Dedicated Savings Account for Childrens’ Retroactive Social Security Benefits

January 1, 2020

What is a dedicated savings account?A dedicated savings account is an account that the Social Security Administration (SSA) requires a...

Resources for Veterans

January 1, 2020

County Veterans Service Agencies Suffolk County: 100 Veterans Memorial Highway 3rd Floor Hauppauge, NY 11788 631-853-VETS (8387) or 300 Center...

How long can I wait to answer the foreclosure notice?

January 1, 2020

How long can I wait to answer the foreclosure notice? It depends on how you were served. If you were...

Social Security: Additional Resources

January 1, 2020

Social Security: Additional Resources Updated: Oct 30, 2020 How do I apply for a new or replacement Social Security number...

I need to file a complaint about my utility service.

January 1, 2020

This page outlines the rules that will apply after the current state of emergency is lifted. Please refer to our...

Lump Sum Payments

January 1, 2020

A lump-sum payment is a one-time only payment such as an insurance settlement, a lawsuit settlement, an inheritance, lottery winnings,...

Applying for Veterans Disability Benefits and Appealing Denials

January 1, 2020

What are disability benefits? Disability Compensation is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to Veterans with disabilities that are the result...

How can I apply for Public Benefits?

January 1, 2020

ONLINEUse this Online Pre Screening website to see if you qualify for any of the following benefits:https://www.mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/beginHelp with buying foodTemporary...

How do I apply for SNAP Benefits?

January 1, 2020

Apply OnlineThe State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance recently announced that Nassau and Suffolk County residents can now apply...

How to Get Your Medical Records Into Evidence at Your Child Support Hearing

January 1, 2020

1. Fill out the enclosed HIPAA release form for each one of your doctors’ offices and hospitals where you received...

¿Cómo denuncio una estafa?

January 1, 2020

Cuando se trata del fraude al consumidor, el primer paso es reconocerlo.Si lo están estafando a usted o a alguien...

Am I Eligible for WIC?

January 1, 2020

Visit the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Services to find out if you are eligible for WIC...

What rights does a homeless student have when it comes to schooling?

January 1, 2020

Helping You Help Your Child: Information for ParentsRead the National Center for Homeless Education's Brief: School Help for Homeless Children...

Can my utilities be shut off?

January 1, 2020

Introduction Utility companies must follow proper shut-off procedures. If you are having trouble paying your utility bills or your gas...

Our recent Pro bono Attorney honorees tell us why they do the work

January 1, 2020

JOHN BERMINGHAM, ESQ. Mr. Bermingham was recognized for his tremendous long-term dedication to the clients he represents in Landlord-Tenant Court...

What are resources for purposes of Medicaid?

January 1, 2020

What are resources for purposes of Medicaid?Resources are different from income. Resources include cash, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, IRAs, certificates...