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Free and Low Cost Phone Services

Introduction  This page covers free and low-cost phone services available to Mainers. We know there are many new low or no cost ways of communicating, but we are just trying to cover the basics.   
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Social Security and VA Electronic Payments

What does the electronic benefits system mean for me? Starting on  May 1, 2013 all Social Security and VA benefits recipients will get their benefits electronically. Paper checks will no  longer be available. You will have two options for receiving payments:
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Will Getting A Big Tax Refund Make Me Lose My Benefits?

This year, you won’t have to worry about losing your benefits if you get a big tax refund. Starting in 2011, any tax refunds you get will not affect most public benefits, or how much you get! Under the law passed in December 2010:
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Fair Housing

Welcome to PTLA's Fair Housing Unit! The Fair Housing Unit works to make sure state and federal laws protecting everyone’s right to housing free from illegal discrimination are enforced in the state of Maine.
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Calculating Your Child Support in Maine

How the Maine courts determine child support amounts.
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Calculating Your Child Support

How the Maine courts determine child support amounts.
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Heating Assistance News

LIHEAP funding continues to be lower than in previous years. This will mean that more households will be turning to local heating assistance programs after their LIHEAP money runs out.  Here is a summary of the programs we know about - followed by information about how to access local programs.  
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Do You Owe Money to the IRS?

I've just received a "Notice of tax due" letter from the IRS. What is this? The IRS sent you this letter because it believes you have not paid the total amount of taxes that you owe.
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Fair Housing: Frequently Asked Questions about Housing Protection for People with Disabilities and Their Families

Important Resources to Prevent Eviction Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?
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Sexual Harassment: Your Fair Housing Rights

Is sexual harassment covered under the Maine Human Rights Act? The Maine Human Rights Act bans harassment based on: