Applications & Support

Calling the wrong office is the fastest way to lose a week on a SNAP, Medicaid, or housing case. If you want to know how to contact a local benefits office,…

Retirement benefits after bankruptcy are usually protected, but the rules behind that protection are uneven. Some accounts are shielded no matter how much they…

Benefits for spouses of disabled workers are real, but they don’t work the way most people assume. A spouse can qualify for monthly payments on a disabled…

If you’re a senior struggling to keep the lights on, assistance programs for seniors paying utility bills can be a lifeline. These programs exist to prevent…

Your disability application status stuck in review can feel like shouting into a void. You filed the paperwork. You sent the records. Now weeks turn into…

What to do when a payment is missing starts with one calm step: confirm the money left the payer and landed somewhere. Your paycheck didn’t arrive. Your…

Retirement benefits after working overseas often feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. You paid into a system for years, then moved to another country. Now…

The income reporting rules for SSI recipients are strict, and one missed update can shrink or stop your monthly payment. If you get Supplemental Security…

Losing your job or going on medical leave is scary enough. But when you’re receiving disability benefits and employer health insurance, one wrong move can cost…

Medicare premium assistance for low income retirees is the safety net that keeps Part B coverage from swallowing your Social Security check. If you’re living…