Government Benefits for Income, Food, and Health Insurance
We help people keep government benefits: Disability Income terminations (SSI/SSDI) – Social Security cutoffs and Overpayments, Food Stamps (SNAP), Medicaid/Medicare, Welfare (FITAP & TANF), keeping other cash assistance programs.
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Louisiana ABLE Accounts
"ABLE" stands for the "Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014." This law allows ABLE accounts to help people save money for things related to a disability. Who can have an ABLE account? Anyone who meets the Social Security disability standard by age 46. OR If...
Government Shutdown Could Impact Food Stamps (SNAP) for November 2025
Food Stamps (Louisiana Purchase) may be delayed for November 2025. The Food Stamp Program (SNAP) relies on federal funding. There are over 800,000 SNAP recipients in Louisiana. If SNAP (Louisiana Purchase) is not available on November 1, 2025, local food banks may...
New Orleans SSA Office and Mail Dropbox Have Reopened to Visitors
The New Orleans SSA Office and Mail Dropbox have reopened to visitors. You still cannot just walk in. You still must make an appointment. Please call 1-855-257-0984 to make an appointment for the New Orleans Social Security Office. If you have papers for SSA, send...
New Orleans SSA Office and Mail Dropbox are Closed for Repairs
The New Orleans SSA (Social Security Administration) Office and mail dropbox are closed for repairs. The office is closed to visitors until April 21, 2025. We will post updates as they become available. Call 855-257-0984 to reach New Orleans SSA. If you have papers...
How to Speed Up Your Application for Disability, SSI, Retirement, or Survivors Benefits if You are Homeless or At Risk of Becoming Homeless
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...
Free Cell Phone Assistance for 2024
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...