The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As a result, the average SNAP benefit – excluding additional funds provided as part of pandemic relief – will increase for

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have announced that millions of American families are now receiving their advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment for the month of August as direct deposits begin posting in bank accounts and checks arrive in mailboxes. This second batch of

Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, today announced 12 new Compassionate Allowances conditions. Compassionate Allowances is an initiative that quickly identifies severe medical conditions and diseases that meet Social Security’s standards for disability benefits.

Pennsylvanians Can Choose From More Than 5,000 Unique Training Modules through SkillUp® PA, a virtual learning platform offered in partnership with Metrix Learning and PA CareerLink®.

PA Public Utility Commission Offers Easy Tips to Feel Cooler and Conserve Energy During Summer Heatwaves.

The National Center on Law & Elder Rights is hosting a free webcast entitled An Advocate’s Guide to Appealing Prescription Drug Denials on August 19, 2021 from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Eastern. Medicare Part D, the prescription drug benefit, is the part of Medicare that covers most outpatient prescription

PA CareerLink® Sites Across the State to Host Job Fairs, Employer Talks, Open Houses and More to Celebrate Growing Pennsylvania Economy .

The Eviction Protection Grant Program will support experienced legal service providers in providing legal assistance at no cost to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction.