Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities
This podcast is about the right of people with disabilities to ask for exceptions to rental housing rules, so that they have equal opportunities to use and enjoy the housing. This right is protected by the Fair Housing Act and the Maine Human Rights Act.
Food Supplements and the 3 Month Time Limit: Can I Still Get Help?
Food Supplement rules limiting eligibility for some 18 - 50 year olds. Learn more to see if the rule applies to you.
Health Care Tax Tips
Do you get a health care tax subsidy for health insurance you bought through the "federal marketplace." Learn about your duty to report certain financial changes.
Repaying Federal Student Loans
Federal student loans can be intimidating and confusing. In this article we will explain types of federal student loans, repayment plans and situations, and loan discharge and forgiveness programs.
Can I Get an Assistance Animal if I am a Renter?
Who is covered by the “assistance animal” law?
The law applies to people with disabilities. Under this law, you have a disability if:
How to File a Civil Appeal
The Maine Courts post basic instructions about how you can appeal to a higher court if you believe that the lower court"
Understanding the Affordable Care Act
Some low income people are eligible for Mainecare. Most other people with low incomes can get help paying for health insurance. The IRS gives instant tax credits to help with the cost.
There are many places to get help finding health insurance:
Become a Fair Housing Tester
Paid Fair Housing Testers help make sure that people are not denied housing because of their race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status (living with minor children), or because they are getting public assistance.
Maine’s Service Members’ Civil Relief Act
There are two laws the protect service members who will have a hard time participating in a court or administrative proceeding because of their military duties. They are:
SSI Eligibility for Immigrants
Immigrants who are not official U.S. citizens may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, if they meet certain qualifications. SSI can help people who are elderly or disabled, and have little or no income.