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Portfolio Archives: Public Benefits

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Michael is working hard to overcome his traumatic brain injury. He had Legal Aid on his side.

Healthcare, Public BenefitsBy Karen CutliffMay 29, 2020

Michael was living his dream working a job he loved that provided for his family — until he was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. The injury resulted in significant cognitive impairment and seizures. Because of these lasting effects, Michael lost his job. Soon after this, his wife left him and…

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Beth Ann is managing her mental illness.

Mental Healthcare Access, Public BenefitsBy Karen CutliffAugust 29, 2018

Beth Ann, 28, grew up in a home where being a female was of little value. Her father and brother spent years telling her she was insignificant. To keep her in her place, Beth Ann’s father would often beat her. One time he beat her in the backyard where a neighbor saw what was happening…

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Arturo kept his Medicaid and received four years past due benefits.

Healthcare, Public BenefitsBy Karen CutliffJuly 7, 2018

Arturo, who is legally blind and cannot work, struggled to get by on meager monthly payments he received under the Supplemental Aid to the Blind program. He contacted Legal Aid after receiving a notice from the Missouri Family Support Division that his Supplemental Aid to the Blind benefits were being terminated and he had been…

Legal Aid helps National Guardsman navigate the system.
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Legal Aid helps National Guardsman navigate the system.

Healthcare, Public Benefits, Veterans IssuesBy Karen CutliffJuly 5, 2018

Although Roger served in the National Guard for five years, his service did not qualify him to receive medical care or benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Roger has ongoing mental health problems, some of which stemmed from being homeless for over 20 years. Roger was unable to obtain medical treatment because of his…

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Fred now receives SSI and avoided eviction.

Housing Law, Public BenefitsBy Karen CutliffMarch 15, 2018

Fred was referred to Legal Aid by a community partner. His Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments had been suspended for an unknown reason. While his Legal Aid attorney was investigating his SSI benefits, she learned he was also having an issue with his subsidized housing. One of Legal Aid’s housing team attorneys accepted the housing…

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