Public Benefits Unit

The Public Benefits Unit assists clients with getting, keeping, and resolving problems with SNAP, TANF, SSI, LIHEAP and other public benefits.
The Unemployment Compensation Unit assists clients with Unemployment Compensation.
Practice Areas: Public Benefits Food Stamps Medical Assistance SSDI SSI Welfare Utilities
Intake Procedure:Applicants may call the telephone intake line, except that applicants whose legal problem is SSI need to apply through Community Legal Services (CLS). For the intake hours at CLS, see the SSI page of CLS's web site.
Applicants may also apply online (for legal problems other than SSI).
Applicant must be LSC eligible and a resident of Philadelphia.
Funded By: Legal Services Corporation