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.
Resources
Social Security Overpayment: What to Do If Social Security Says They Paid You Too Much
This is called an “overpayment.” As of April 25, 2025, Social Security Retirement and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients will be subject to an automatic 50% recovery rate from their monthly benefit payment. This means that unless you take one of...
Social Security: FAQ for People Who Are Applying for or Receiving SSA Benefits
I don’t get Social Security benefits. How do I apply for Disability Benefits, SSI, Retirement, or Survivors Benefits? You can apply in person, by phone, or online. To apply by phone for any of these programs, you can call 1-800-772-1213 to request an appointment. But,...
Can’t Afford Health Insurance? The Affordable Care Act Pays All or Most Health Insurance Costs for Many People
When Can I Apply? Anyone can sign up during the yearly open enrollment period, which this year will be from November 1 to January 15. If you miss the open enrollment period, there are certain circumstances that may allow you to sign up anyway. Anyone can sign up for...
Hurricane Francine Disaster Food Stamps Approved for Jefferson Parish
Disaster Food Stamps (DSNAP) are now available to eligible disaster-impacted households in Jefferson Parish. Apply for DSNAP by calling 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578) on their assigned day by last name. DSNAP interviews will start on Wednesday, September 25....
Replacement and Supplemental Food Stamps for Survivors of Hurricane Francine
SNAP Replacement Automatic Replacement: Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Automatically receive replacement of 40% of their September benefits if they were issued on or before the September 11 landfall. Replacement benefits will be on EBT cards by...
Disaster Food Stamps for Hurricane Francine
Disaster Food Stamps (DSNAP) are now available to eligible disaster-impacted households. DSNAP is approved for these parishes: Ascension Assumption Lafourche St. Charles St. James St. John St. Mary Terrebonne You can apply for DSNAP by calling 1-888-LAHELPU...