Published Oct 28, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes, Disaster Survivors
These steps can help you to avoid contractor fraud, scams or receiving bad repair work. Do Your Research Always verify any person or company you’re considering for home repairs. Obtain their full name and business address, and request their Louisiana license....
Published Oct 28, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes
If you have an issue with the charges on your New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board (SWB) bill, you have the right to dispute it. How Do I Dispute My Bill? There are five ways to dispute your bill with SWB: HGI (new dispute process) To dispute any billing issue,...
Published Oct 28, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Debt Collection, Consumer Protection, and Taxes
What types of contracts does this apply to? This rule, also known as the “Cooling Off Rule,” applies to sales contracts made at your home, work, or other location convenient to you and the seller. Sometimes, you may feel pressured into entering a sale and then...
Published Oct 22, 2024 | Modified Oct 30, 2024 | Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
Disability applications for people who are experiencing homelessness can be “expedited,” or processed more quickly than normal. Applications can also be expedited for other kinds of claimants, like those with terminal illnesses and military service members who became...
Published Oct 22, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
You may be able to get a free or low cost cell phone if you or someone in your household is part of one or more of the public aid programs listed below. The program covers one phone or service discount per household. This is through the “Lifeline” program. You must be...
Published Oct 22, 2024 | Modified Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance
Can I apply for Disaster Food Stamps (DSNAP)? No. DSNAP is provided after federal disaster declarations, and there is no current federal disaster declaration. However, in the event of a disaster, go online to check Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
