The National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership at George Washington University is holding virtual town hall via webinar to discuss coordinating health and legal efforts during the COVID-19 epidemic and navigating MLP operational challenges. Ongoing work nationally to prevent evictions during the

Health insurance options highlighted that Pennsylvanians have through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Wolf Administration reminded Pennsylvanians of food assistance resources available and what actions it is taking to ensure access to food does not stop in spite of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

In an effort to further restrict potential COVID-19 exposure within the courts, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court today announced that all Pennsylvania courts – including trial and intermediate appellate courts – are closed to the public for non-essential functions through at least April 3, 2020.

Legal Aid of Southeastern PA will continue to accept new applications via telephone Helpline & online portal. Attorneys and staff are working remotely to assist clients and those faced with legal issues. Walk-in intake is temporarily canceled. Implementing guidelines to protect staff and clients

Today, to help borrowers who are at risk of losing their home, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) to suspend foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days due to the coronavirus national emergency. The foreclosure and eviction

Workers in Pennsylvania who are impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for Unemployment and Workers' Compensation benefits, Secretary of Labor & Industry (L&I) Jerry Oleksiak announced today. Unemployment compensation claims should be submitted online for faster processing. "As Pennsylvania and the

The 2020 Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) Excellence Awards, scheduled to take place on March 31, 2020 will be postponed as a result of the growing concern over the spread of the coronavirus. In an email distributed late yesterday, PLAN Executive Director Patrick Cicero stated: "It is with