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News release from the Social Security Administration (SSA) explains that Social Security checks were sent out early in Gulf Coast states in advance of Hurricane Ike.

Louisiana chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

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Assists Louisiana veterans and their dependents in receiving all federal and state benefits, and delivers services at War Veterans Homes and Veterans Cemeteries.

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Disability Determinations Services (DDS) is the state agency responsible for determining if individuals are disabled within the requirements of the Social Security Administration (SSA).

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Helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a state application form. Application is in .pdf format.

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Office of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospital serves people with developmental disabilities and their families and professionals who support them through a variety of services and programs including individual and family supports (i.e., personal care assistance, cash subsidy, respite, crisis intervention and supported living services).

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If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.

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Information on programs and services available to Medicaid recepients in Louisiana.

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Advises SSA customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas on how they may contact their local office and how they may obtain information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

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