Social Security’s Representative Payee Program is crucial to protecting the resources and economic security of vulnerable older adults who cannot manage their own finances. It “How SSA Can Improve the Representative Payee Program to Protect Vulnerable Seniors”
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Times are Changing: Needs of Low-Income Seniors in the Spotlight
Recently there has been a groundswell of media, academic, and pundit attention on the issue of senior poverty. From the New York Times, the The “Times are Changing: Needs of Low-Income Seniors in the Spotlight”
Governor’s Budget is a Start But Doesn’t Go Far Enough for Poor Seniors
In releasing his proposed budget today, Governor Brown recognized that too many seniors and people with disabilities living in our communities are living in poverty. “Governor’s Budget is a Start But Doesn’t Go Far Enough for Poor Seniors”
What You (And the WHCOA) Missed Last Week
If you were out of the office last week enjoying the Holidays and ringing in the New Year you may have missed two important news “What You (And the WHCOA) Missed Last Week”
Same sex married couples on SSI have something to celebrate for Pride
We have some hopeful news regarding Justice in Aging’s lawsuit against the Social Security Administration (SSA) for SSA’s demand that lawfully married same sex couples receiving SSI pay back overpayments caused by SSA’s refusal to recognize their marriage in timely fashion.
CUFF Act Won’t Fight Crime, But it Will Fight Poor People
The misguided policy that nearly made Rosa Martinez homeless is rearing its ugly head again. Rosa Martinez, a California woman whose disability benefits were stopped because the Social Security Administration mistook her for a Florida woman with the same name, was Justice in Aging’s lead Plaintiff in the case Martinez v. Astrue.
What a night! Celebrate Justice in Aging
Over 220 advocates, partners, supporters, attorneys, friends, and family members joined us at our sold-out award reception, Celebrate Justice in Aging, at City Club Los Angeles. The event was a chance for us to celebrate our new name, recognize shared commitment to fighting senior poverty, and rally together for Justice in Aging for all people.
Federal Budget Proposals Devastate Poor Seniors
With the 2016 elections quickly approaching and Congressional leadership proposing FY2016 budgets, let’s check in on how rhetoric in support of our seniors is living up to its promise in the recent Congressional budget resolutions.
Social Security Sued for Discriminating Against SSI Recipients Married to a Same Sex Spouse and Demanding Refunds of Benefits Paid
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), Justice in Aging, and Foley Hoag, LLP today filed a class action lawsuit against the Social Security Administration “Social Security Sued for Discriminating Against SSI Recipients Married to a Same Sex Spouse and Demanding Refunds of Benefits Paid”
Justice in Aging Testifies on Importance of Social Security Disability Program at Senate Hearing
Washington, DC—Justice in Aging Senior Staff Attorney Kate Lang testified today before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee regarding the importance of preserving Social Security disability “Justice in Aging Testifies on Importance of Social Security Disability Program at Senate Hearing”
