The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program turned 50 this October. It has lifted millions of older adults and people with disabilities out of poverty, but “Being Poor is Hard Enough—Let’s Update SSI so People Have a Real Chance of Meeting Their Needs”
This webinar took place on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries may receive help in cash “Free Webinar: Access to SSI – Ensuring Access to Assistance from State and Local Governments and Nonprofits”
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is vital for extremely low-income people who cannot work due to age or disability. The maximum federal benefit is “Issue Brief Series: SSI Access”
KALW Radio, Your Call: The Democrats’ Social Spending Bill Would Expand Medicare and Medicaid and Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs September 28, 2021 On “The Democrats’ Social Spending Bill Would Expand Medicare and Medicaid and Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs”
On March 27th, Congress passed the CARES Act (H.R. 748), a $2 trillion funding package aimed at addressing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on “Issue Brief: The “CARES Act:” What’s in It & What’s Missing”
When: Monday, March 9, 2020 from 11 -11:30 am PT/2-2:30 pm ET In January, the U.S. Supreme Court removed the nationwide temporary injunction that had “Free Webinar: Updates on Public Charge & Older Immigrants”
Forbes: What Seniors Need To Know About Trump’s 2021 Federal Budget (February 10, 2020) President Trump’s proposed 2021 Federal Budget would cause serious harm to “What Seniors Need To Know About Trump’s 2021 Federal Budget”
The American Prospect: Benefits on the Line (June 19, 2019) The Trump Administration has proposed to change how inflation is calculated, moving from the Consumer “Benefits on the Line”
KQED News: Forum on the Road: Why More Seniors Are Working (June 11, 2019) Listen to a forum discussion including Justice in Aging’s Executive Director “Forum on the Road: Why More Seniors Are Working”
Today as part of an ongoing attack on the most marginalized, the Trump Administration is proposing dangerous and far reaching changes to regulations implementing the “Justice in Aging’s Statement on Trump Administration’s Proposed Roll-back of Health Care Rights”
The opportunity to live with dignity, regardless of financial circumstances—free from the worry, harm, and injustice caused by lack of health care, food, or a safe place to sleep. By using the power of law to strengthen the social safety net, and remove the barriers low-income seniors face in trying to access the services they need, we work to ensure the future we all envision for our loved ones and ourselves.
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