Offers free self-help packets designed for those who need explanative information regarding SSI/SSDI overpayment, continuing disability review (CDR), and age 18 redetermination.

Provides free legal advice and direct representation for public benefits cases with DSHS where benefits have been denied, reduced, overpaid or terminated. These cases include: - Basic Food/food stamps - TANF - ABD (formerly GAU/GAX/Disability Lifeline programs) - Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Referral - WA Apple Health (Medicaid) - Medical assistance (including issues with prescription drugs, durable medical equipment, managed care programs, specific medical treatment/services) - Childcare - Emergency financial aid (including AREN, DCA and Refugee Cash Assistance) - Alien Emergency Medical Program - State long-term care cases (can only assist with issues of financial eligibility) - Medicare Savings Program

Offers a free monthly legal clinic to low income clients providing 30 minute consultations with an attorney on civil legal matters.   Can assist for any civil legal question, including but not limited to the following areas: -  Automobile Accidents -  Consumer Fraud -  Discrimination -  Employment Issues -  Family Law -  Financial Issues -  Housing Law -  Immigration -  Insurance Claims -  Public Benefit Claims   Attorneys provide referrals as necessary.

Provides referrals to local private attorneys who can represent claimants applying for SSDI and SSI benefits, and those appealing a denial of SSDI and SSI benefits. All attorneys listed by NOSSCR accept new clients when their cases reach the hearing level (which means that the individual has been denied twice). Most members of NOSSCR also represent individuals earlier in the process, and many work on a contingency basis.

System Navigation helps families and individuals navigate resources and applications at the local, state and federal level with Spanish language access. SERVICES WE CAN PROVIDE Bill Assistance Navigation: PSE Utility Discount Enrollment, SCL Utility Discount Enrollment Housing: Mediation planning & Tenant Rights Workshops, Housing navigation & guidance Government Programs: SNAP, DSHS, Disability, SSI, Unemployment Translation/Interpretation support - i.e., Medical Charity Application, Records Request for Police Reports, Motor vehicle claim for damages (initial report only) Transportation: Bus Tickets distribution (Adult & RRFP), ORCA Lift referral, Access KCM, Parking Permits, Disabled Parking Pass, Residential Disabled Request Form, Car registration FAQs

Provides legal services related to Social Security benefits, including advocacy, counsel, advice, and sometimes full representation for low-income and homeless individuals with disabilities. Offers free self-help packets designed for those who need explanative information regarding their specific SSI/SSDI issue. Can assist with:   -  Overpayment and underpayments -  Terminations and reductions -  Continuing disability reviews -  Fraud (non-criminal only)   -  Age 18 re-determinations    -  Applications, denials, and appeals Also can assist if someone is having trouble accessing their benefits because of a warrant.

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney at multiple locations across King County. As of 9/2024, most clinics are telephonic, but there may be limited in-person availability in Seattle and Kent. Details will be provided to clients during intake screening. Clinic attorneys can: - Determine whether the client has a legal problem - Suggest possible options - Help answer papers, summons and requests - Provide appropriate referrals Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Operates a legal clinic providing a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney (60 minutes if an interpreter or other accommodation is needed) Clinic is open to all, but particular focus is on providing culturally-informed legal services in a safe and welcoming environment to individuals who identify as African American or Black. This clinic is staffed primarily by attorneys of color. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.