Fall 2005,
Volume XVII, Issue 3
NWLS to Assist Evacuees
Self-Sufficiency Thru Education & Training
You May Qualify for More Medical Services
GA Recipients Get New Service Limits
Sal Parco Receives C.B. Killinger Award
Take Advantage of Tax Breaks
Special Needs Trust
INA Protects Immigrants from Employment Discrimination
Financial Management for Domestic Abuse Survivors
The New Bankruptcy Law
LIHEAP, Utility Help Available to Low-Income Customers
Disabled Taxpayers Can Get Tax Benefits and Credits
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Summer 2005,
Volume XVII, Issue 2
Articles Include:
Some Seniors Get Drug Subsidy
Prescription Drug Plan Starts January 2006
Thelma Grady Gets Liberty Bell Award
How to Double Your Savings Account
What the Medicare Part D Will Cost You
Waiver Program Offers More Services
Living Will - Do You Need One?
Unemployment Compensation is for No-Fault Job Loss
Temporary Job When on Unemployment Benefits
Child Care Subsidy Rules Are More Parent Friendly
Utility Shut-Off Warning
New Rules from Child Care Information Services
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Spring 2005,
Volume XVII, Issue I
Articles Include:
Social Security Reform? Maybe
Resources for SSI Reduced in March
A Mouse in the House
LSC Issues New Income Guidelines
Unlawful Employer Practices
New Income Limits for PACE, PACENET
Grandparents' Rights of Custody of Grandchildren
Gov. Rendell Signs Family Support House Bill 2770
Attorneys, Agencies Support NWLS Mission
HHS Issues 2005 Poverty Guidelines for 48 States
Social Work Intern Serves Low Income Community
Free Tax Help Available for Seniors, Low Income People
Many Qualify for Advance Earned Income Tax Credit
Learn More About Your Legal Rights
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Winter 2004 -
2005, Volume XVI, Issue 4
Articles Include:
Are You Eligible for LIHEAP?
Medicare Premiums to Rise 17% in 2005
Let Medigap Pay Part A-B Coinsurance
Clients Council of PA Meets in Erie
Want Your Name Changed?
New Medicare Benefits for 2005
Age Discrimination is Against the Law in PA
Low Income People to Get Medicare Drug Cards
What If You Have Been Overpaid by Welfare?
Children on Medicaid Have Right to EPSDT
Buying adultBasic Insurance Coverage
Who Are Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
PACE/PACENET Supplements Other Prescription Coverage
Tax Breaks for Retired, Senior, and Disabled Pennsylvanians
Want to Know More About Your Legal Rights
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Fall 2004,
Volume XVI, Issue 3
Articles Include:
Protect Yourself From the Flu
Pfizer to Offer Discount Drugs to Uninsured
New Public Benefits Coordinator at NWLS
Most Immigrants Can Get Food Stamps
Beware of Predatory Consumer Loans
When Utilities Cannot be Shut Off
Asylees and Refugees Don't Need Job Authorization Papers
Is Your Home at Risk for Foreclosure? HEMAP Can Help
Your Landlord Not Making Repairs on Your Apartment?
Help for UC Appeal Hearings Offered
Grandparents Taking Care of Their Grandchildren
Medicaid is Not Just for the Low-Income People
What if Your Medicaid Application is Denied?
What the Original Medicare Plan Helps Pay For
Learn More About Your Legal Rights
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Summer 2004,
Volume XVI, Issue 2
Are You Covered for Health Insurance?
Save Up to 70% on Generic Drugs Thru Rx Savings
Higher Drug Prices May Offset Card Savings
Medicare Urges Comparison Shopping
Older and Wiser
Jim Richardson Honored -Pro Bono Attorney of Yr
Factoids on Low-Wage Work
Some Low-Wage Workers May Receive Overtime Pay
Equal Pay for Women
Regular Payday
No "Willful Misconduct" Unemployment Comp if...
What Working Women Want
Some "Voluntary Quits" May Be Eligible for UC
Eat Better for Less
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Spring, 2004,
Volume XVI, Issue 1
NWLS Issues New Eligibility Guidelines
New Law Raises Child Tax Credit from $600 to $1000
ICA Provides "Guides to Services" for Seniors
Tax Credits to Benefit Low-Wage Earners
Drug Discount Cards Available May 2004
Medicaid is Health Insurance for Needy
"Project Elder Reach" To Identify At Risk Seniors
"Celebrate the Family - Erie!" Conference Apr 30, 2004
Latest News on the Medicare Act of 2003
Help Mentally Ill on Mental Health Month
Cash and Food Stamps Benefits Expanded
LIHEAP Deadline Extended to April 9
PhRMA Resource for Free Prescription Drug Programs
CRI to Provide Work Incentive Program Info
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
HHS Gives PA Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
Need A Speaker for Your Next Meeting?
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Winter 2003 - 2004, Volume XV, Issue 4
New Website to Expand Legal Aid Resources in PA
Laid Off? File Online for Your Unemployment Compensation in Spanish
ECBA Honors David Baxter for Pro Bono Work
Rena Fohr Retires from NWLS After 20 Years
PACE, PACENET to Benefit More Seniors
How to Apply for PACE and PACENET
2004 COLA Increases Social Security Payments
AARP Tax-Aides to Help Senior Citizens and Students
Relatives Can Serve as Foster Parents
Timeline for New Medicare Law of 2003
LIHEAP Applications Accepted 'til March 25
Compliance Laws Protect Employees
Need Time Off to Care for a Sick Family Member?
Internet Scam Letters Revealed: Beware!
Still Being Called by Telemarketers?
Be Educated on Your Civil Legal Rights
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Fall 2003 - Volume XV, Issue 3
LIHEAP To Accept Cash and Crisis Grants Applications: Nov 12, 2003 - Mar 25,
2004
Client Assistance Program for People With Disabilities
Now in PA: Ticket to Work Program Takes Effect This Year
Special Kids Network Connects Callers with Community Resources
Thelma Grady Honored - Hero of Public Housing
NWLS Awarded Grant from Department of Justice
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of NW Pennsylvania Opens Erie Office
Child Tax Credit Recipients: Beware of Scams
Do Not Call Registry Started October 1, 2003
Some Email Messages Can Be a Pain: Eat Spam, But Block the Spams
Be Involved in Your Health Care: To Prevent Medical Errors
Census Data: Most Elderly Depend on Social Security Income
Need to Borrow Money? Beware of High-Cost Loans
Need Emergency Medical Care? You May Not Get It.
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Summer 2003
Social Security Administration to Use Video Teleconferencing
NWLS Central Intake Unit Is Ready for Your Phone Call
APA Issues Twelve Mental Health Principles
Community Health Net Offers Health Care for Homeless
IRS to Reform Earned Income Tax Credit Noncompliance
Tax Season is Over, But Beware: Tax Scams Persist
Women's Health: Take Time to Care
Are You Shopping for Medigap Insurance?
More People Qualify for Food Stamps
Get Prescriptions with Together Rx Card
Want to Know Your Rights?
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Spring 2003
Federal TEUC Tier 2 Extends Unemployment Comp Benefits
State Government Websites Provide General Information
Are You Prepared for Terrorism and a National Emergency?
No Child Left Behind Act Introduces School Reforms
The Annie E. Casey Foundation's FES Helps Low-Income Families
Health Care Reform Office and Cabinet to Advise Governor
Rural Pennsylvania Gets More Health Care Providers
IRS Offers New Features and Services For 2003 Tax Filing Season
The IRS Wants to Find You If You Have a 1999 Tax Refund
Retire Early or Later? Receive Full or Partial SS Benefits
Nuggets of Golden Thoughts
Beware of These 12 Common Tax Scams
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Winter 2002
DPW Waives RESET Rules for Abused TANF Recipients
2003 COLA Increases Social Security Benefits by 1.4%
The Access to Justice Act - Just in the Nick of Time
Seniors Get More Money - 2003 Social Security Changes
Apply for LIHEAP, Other Assistance, Now!
Letter to the Editor
Medical Assistance Program for the Working Disabled
Full Faith and Credit for Protection Orders
SSA to Distribute "Tickets to Work" in 2003 in Pennsylvania
Non-Immigrant Students Can Work
How to Save in 2003 on Health Care and Prescription Drugs
We Will Teach You About Your Legal Rights!
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Fall 2002
U.S. Laws Protect Migrant Farm Workers
Rescue Volunteers' Workers' Comp to be Shared by Municipalities
Life After Welfare
Taking Back Their Lives - Empowering Victims of Abuse
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Office Offers Priority Treatment for Women
Apply for adultBasic Through COMPASS
Ever Heard of CHIP? CHIP Still Misunderstood
Homeless Students Get Free Meals
Unemployment Comp Denied? - Appeal!
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities
Women with Breast and Cervical Cancer Eligible for Medicaid
"Qualified" Immigrants Can Get Public Benefits
Know Your Rights!
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Summer 2002
Unemployed to Get Extended UC Benefits
Tenants: Beware of Any Drug Activity at Home
Preventing Foreclosure of Your Home
Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Pregnant Women
Discriminated Against for Public Assistance?
Call Highmark for Info on Adult Basic Coverage
Keep Homeless Children/Youth in School
LEPs Have Rights of Access to Benefits
Blossom Project Opens the Door to Escape from Abuse
Regional Housing Legal Services Offers Free Training
EASE in Unemployment Comp Claims
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Spring 2002
Get Your TAXBACK/Tax Forgiveness
In Case You Didn't Know...
Keep Your Housing Benefits Safe
Erie County SHOUT Outreach Program Takes to the Streets
Claim Your Earned Income Tax Credit
Child and Dependent Care Credits: Is It For You?
Advanced EITC = Higher Take-Home Pay
Child Tax Credit Can Reduce Your Tax
Incapacity: Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney
Employment Discrimination
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Winter 2001
Heating Help Is Available This Winter
Utilities Offer Universal Service Programs
Avoiding Danger on the Internet
Involuntary Mental Health Treatment - The 303, 304 and 305 Petitions
Finding the "Needle in the Haystack"
Tobacco Money to Fund ABC Program
Tobacco Money to Fund Ticket to Work
Medicare Offers Help for Choosing Health Plans
Health Care Options Compared
SSA Unveils New "Representing Clients" Website
Can Disabled Persons on SSD and SSI Work?
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Fall 2001
Tax Act Increases Credit for Low Earners
ADEA Prohibits Age Discrimination at Work
Relocation: Should your children be allowed to move away with you?
Involuntary Mental Health Treatment: The 302 Petition
Want Some Help in Saving Money?
Job Applicants: Beware of Illegal Questions?
Watch for Unfair Debt Collection Practices
Protect Yourself from Identity Thieves
Northwestern Legal Services is Now on Cable TV
TAP - "Tomorrow's College Education at Today's Prices"
SciTech and Technology Scholarships Available
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Summer 2001
Surf Our Website at www.nwls.org
NWLS May Assist Some Legal Aliens
Letters From Readers
We Need Your Ideas
How to Obtain SSI and Other Benefits
A Review of TANF and AMR
Is a Living Trust Suitable for You?
When Are You Entitled to Worker's Compensation?
How to Get Unemployment Compensation Benefits
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Spring 2001
DPW Ups LIHEAP Benefits & Deadline
IRS Is Giving Back Money Through EIC
CareerLink Offers Job Search Help
Claim Unemployment Comp by Phone
We need your ideas
Executive Director's Message
After TANF Cash Assistance, What?
You May Not Have to Pay PA's Income Tax
Your Child May Qualify for Free Health Insurance
Apply for Social Security Services On-line or by Phone
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Winter 2000/2001
Shop for Prescription Drug Coverage
Claim Your Earned Income Tax Credit
Safe Schools Advocates for Districts
Get Help to Pay Your Utility Bills
IRS Wants to Send Your Tax Refund
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act
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Fall 2000
Employers of Poor and Needy Get Tax Credits
Minors can Work in Alcohol-free Places
Beware of Harassment and Stalkings!
A Parent Can Confer Medical Consent to Another
GPU Energy Offers Customer Programs
LIHEAP Helps with Cash/Crisis Grant
How to Prepare for SSD or SSI Hearing
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Summer 2000
Seniors 65-69 Gain Freedom to Keep Earnings
Postpone SS Benefits; Receive More Money
Choosing an Electric Generation Supplier
Access NWLS 1999 Annual Report at www.nwls.org
Do You Really Know Your Telephone Bill?
Index of Articles on Employment
Do You Know the True Cost of Long Distance?
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Spring 2000
You May Qualify for the Earned Income Credit
You May Also Qualify for Child Tax Credits
Nursing Home Residents Have Rights
What About Residents' Medication and Funds?
NWLS Offers Free Community Education
Northwestern Legal Services, Inc. Asks for Gifts
Need Legal Assistance but can't Afford a Lawyer?
Be Counted! Respond to U.S. Census 2000
Property Tax or Rent Rebate - Who Needs It?
Medicare Part B Enrollment Period is Now
Are You Paying to Cash Your Benefit Checks?
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Winter 1999-2000
SSA Offers Work/Income Incentives for Seniors
Visit Our Website at www.nwls.org
Index of Articles on Welfare Reform
Index of Articles on Housing
Index of Articles on Family Law
Index of Articles on Health Care
Index of Articles on Consumer/Credit
Index of Articles on Legal Aid
FREE Seminars for Community Organizations
Index of Articles on Education
Index of Articles on Public Benefits
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Fall 1999
Your Child May Qualify for Free Health Insurance
Erie County CHIP Coalition Schedules CHIP Sign-Up Days
PA Act 23 Changes Student Driver's Privileges
Grants Available for Anti-Violence in Schools
FREE Seminars for Community Organizations
Welfare Recipients Give Feedback on Welfare Reform
Can 10-10 Phone Numbers Save You Money?
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Summer 1999
How to Manage Your Credit Cards
Social Security, SSI 1999 Limits Increased
1999 Medicare Deductible, Premium Raised
Medicare Part B, Preventive Services Expanded
Need a Speaker for Your Organization - FREE?
Medicare Beneficaries Can Also Tap Medicaid
New Child Support Rules Provide Charges
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Spring 1999
TANF Recipients In Work Activity After 24 Months
How to Avoid a "Sanction"
You May Have "Good Cause" if...
File Appeal for TANF Benefits Within 10 Days
NWLS Offers Free Community Education
Families on TANF to Keep Medical Assistance
Is Your Child Eligible for CHIP?
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Winter 1998
Think Twice Before You Voluntarily Quit Your Job
Medicare Recipients to Have More Choices
PFACS Serves Domestic Violence Victims
Grandparent Can Be Grandchild's Custodian
Need a Speaker for Your Organization?
EFT Program Takes Effect January 2, 1999
Custody Clinics Now Offered in Venango County
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Fall 1998
Parents, Beware! Your Child Could Be Expelled
Schools to Require Disciplinary Record
Research: Bullying + Victimization = Violence
Early Intervention Can Prevent School Violence
FREE Seminars for Erie County Organizations
EBT Card to Access Food/Medical/Cash Benefits
Medicare Recipients Being Shortchanged
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Summer 1998
Declared State of Emergency Excuses Absence from Work
Is a Wheelchair a Motor Vehicle?
How to Deal with Noise in the Neighborhood
How to Respond to Sweepstakes, Lotteries, etc.
Need a Speaker for Your Organization - FREE?
GTE Offers Low Rates for Low-Income Customers
NWLS Now Accepts Some Child Support Cases
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