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2005 Louisiana Desk Manual - Social Security Disability/SSI Chapter
(Separate Website)
Getting Social Security disabiity/SSI benefits.
By: Gillis W. Long Poverty Law Center & New Orleans Legal Assistance (an office of Southeast La. Legal Services)
All Social Security Online Services
(Separate Website)
Gateway to all available online services offered by the Social Security Administration.
By: Social Security Administration
Apply for Social Security Retirement, Spouse's or Disability Benefits
(Separate Website)
Takes you to the Social Security Administration website, where you can apply online for certain Social Security benefits.
By: Social Security Administration
Benefits Check Up
(Separate Website)
Helps people 55 and older find programs that may pay for some of the costs of health care, prescription drugs, utilities and other necessary services. Takes from 5-15 minutes to use.
By: National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Find out what Social Security benefits you can qualify for
(Separate Website)
Take 5-10 minutes to answer questions on the Social Security website. You can find out what benefits you might be eligible for.
By: Social Security Administration
Find Social Security office in Louisiana by City
(Separate Website)
Link to agency website where you can search for the nearest Social Security office, by city.
By: Dallas Southwest Region Social Security
Find State Benefits
(Separate Website)
Need more help? Find out if you may be eligible for Louisiana government benefits.
By: GovBenefits
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Find the nearest Social Security office by zip code
(Separate Website)
Not sure where to go for help? Find the Social Security office nearest you by entering your zip code.
By: Social Security Administration
Representing yourself before the Social Security Administration
Brief guide to hearing and appeal rights, focusing on disability-related claims.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Request a Social Security Statement
(Separate Website)
You can ask online for your earning history and an estimate of the benefits you might be eligible for.
By: Social Security Administration
Social Security Forms
(Separate Website)
Find and print out forms you need for a Social Security claim.
By: Social Security Administration
Treated unfairly by a hearing judge? How to file a complaint.
(Separate Website)
What information to include in your complaint; where to send it; what SSA will do; what you can do if you are not satisfied.
By: Social Security Administration (SSA)
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