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Appealing Social Security decisions
(Separate Website)
This article on the Social Security Administration web site tells you about the agency's appeals process.
By: Social Security Administration
Eligibility for survivors' benefits
(Separate Website)
This article on the Social Security Administration web site explains who may be eligible for widow's, widower's and other survivors' benefits.
By: Social Security Administration
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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Korean / 한국어
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Spanish / Espaņol
Proving Paternity: Protect your child's rights to Social Security benefits.
Was your child born outside of marriage? Has your child's father agreed he's the father but refused to put it in writing? Find out what you need to do now to protect your child's rights to Social Security benefits.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Questions and Answers About State ID Cards Look here for some basic information about state ID cards.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Representative Payees for Social Security/SSI Benefits
Sometimes Social Security decides someone cannot manage their benefits. Learn about the rights of the person getting benefits and the duties of the representative payee. This is a condensed excerpt from the Advocacy Center publication, "Legal Status in Louisiana."
By: Advocacy Center
Social Security Announces Faster Track for Some Disability Claims
(Separate Website)
Read about Social Security's new "Compassionate Allowances," which plans to speed up processing of disability claims involving certain kinds of cancer and rare diseases.
By: Social Security Administration
Social Security Disability: Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
Answers most questions you will have about applying for Social Security disability benefits. See the link called "Disability FAQs."
By: Nat'l Ass'n of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
Social Security numbers and cards
(Separate Website)
What to do about lost or stolen cards, or if someone uses your number.
By: Social Security Administration
Read this in:
Spanish / Espaņol
Who is eligible for Social Security retirement benefits?
(Separate Website)
This article on the Social Security Administration web site tells you who is eligible, when you can apply, and more.
By: Social Security Administration
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