As the only national organization focused solely on protecting the rights of low-income seniors, we partner with advocates on the ground who help us monitor issues that impact poor seniors. When a group needs a champion in the courts we’re there, on our own or in partnership with other organizations, litigating precedent-setting cases that benefit hundreds of thousands of seniors.
We have wonderful pro bono partnerships with some of the top law firms in the country, enabling us to file and win more cases that bring justice to older adults. We often work with our pro bono colleagues and other organizations to file amici in important cases that have the potential to impact low-income seniors.
Older adults and individuals with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) became eligible for CalFresh in 2019. Since then, over 700,000 SSI beneficiaries have
New CMS rules will expand access to affordable Medicare coverage through Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs).
The court-approved settlement in Campos v. Kijakazi, No. 21 Civ. 5143 (E. D. N. Y.), will benefit more than two million Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Settlement Comes After Class Action Lawsuit Filed by NYLAG, Justice in Aging, and Arnold & Porter Alleged that Pandemic-Related Administrative Errors and Shutdowns led the
As the overall population ages, the prison and jail population is aging too. And, as older adults leaving incarceration reenter our communities, they need support
When: Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET Medicaid increasingly can pay for assisted living services or for comparable services
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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