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...
Used Vehicle Sales: Car Repossession
When you finance a car purchase either new or used, you sign a contract that has rules as to what you must do while you are paying on the loan. As part of this agreement, you agree that if you don’t make your payments the lender can take the car back. This process is...
Successions for Hurricane Francine Insurance Claims
Was the insurance on your Home under the name of someone who died? What happens when someone lives in property that belonged to their parent(s) or grandparent(s) or other relative and a succession was never opened? When the insurance check arrives, it is made out to...
What to know about SBA Loans, Restore LA & FEMA Assistance for Hurricane Francine
If I get FEMA assistance, can I get a SBA Loan? Yes, you can get FEMA assistance and an SBA Loan or get one. Do I need to get an SBA Loan to get FEMA? No, you can get FEMA assistance without applying for a SBA Loan. Can Restore LA help if I don’t get enough money from...
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...
Online Self-Help Tools and Legal Information
Louisiana Law Help
Louisiana Law Help is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Louisiana. This site provides legal education materials and tools that give you basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help you represent yourself in court.
Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator
The Louisiana Civil Legal Navigator can help you get customized legal information, local court forms, referrals to legal aid, and more. Now available for Divorce, Child Custody, Employment Law, and private Landlord-Tenant Law.
Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center
The Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center provides legal resources and critical information for legal aid professionals, pro bono volunteers, and the disaster survivors they assist.