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HARRISBURG, PA — Expanded federal work requirements for food assistance are reducing benefits and putting thousands of Pennsylvanians at risk of losing aid, according to testimony presented at a state …
SNAP Rule Changes Raise Concerns for PA Recipients Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — Federal officials announced that the Social Security Administration will take direct control of medical disability eligibility reviews nationwide, shifting the work from state agencies to a centralized …
Disability Benefit Reviews Shift to Federal Processing Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Shapiro administration announced Friday a new initiative designed to streamline certification for education and job training programs that help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients meet federal …
State Launches Initiative to Help SNAP Recipients Keep Benefits Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration announced that benefits for 75 million Americans will rise by 2.8 percent in 2026, reflecting the latest cost-of-living adjustment tied to inflation. The …
Social Security Announces 2.8% Benefit Increase for 2026 Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially endorsed President Donald Trump’s memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens from Receiving Social Security Act Benefits,” doubling down on its commitment to …
Social Security Administration Backs Presidential Directive to Protect Benefits Integrity Read More