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Issue Date
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Articles
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| April 2008 issue |
- SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY DENIALS
- What disability programs are coordinated by the Social Security Administration?
- How do I apply?
- How does the SSA decide if I am disabled?
- What do I do if I am denied disability benefits?
- Where can I go if I need more help?
- TAX CONSEQUENCES OF ALIMONY
- What are the requirements for alimony?
- What are the tax rules about alimony payments?
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| March 2008 issue |
- Who is eligible for 2008 federal stimulus rebates?
- The IRS is warning taxpayers to be aware of e-mail and telephone scams.
- The Alternative Rapid Anticipation Loan law cracks down on companies that charge too much for tax preparation and high-interest Refund Anticipation Loans.
- A new report looks at poverty in New Jersey.
- Filing a joint tax return means more than just signing your name at the bottom of the return.
- Who is authorized to help non-citizens with immigration matters?
- 2007 Looking Out index
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| January-February 2008 issue |
- This issue of Looking Out provides important information about filing your federal income taxes.
- What if I do not have the money to pay my taxes?
- Important information about filing and refund delays
- What is the New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit?
- What income is taxable?
- How do I determine my filing status?
- What tax credits are available?
- What resources are available for low-income taxpayers?
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| December 2007 issue |
- Before tax season starts, be prepared with information about:
- Free tax preparation help.
- Refund anticipation loans.
- Do you need help paying for groceries? Many people who are eligible for the Food Stamp Program don’t know it.
- How do I know if I can get food stamps?
- What are the food stamp resource limits?
- How do I apply for food stamps?
- How long does it take to receive food stamps?
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| November 2007 issue |
- Help is available for heating and other energy costs.
- Universal Service Fund (USF)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- On September 1, 2007, the maximum income for parents of children under 19 years old to qualify for NJ FamilyCare was raised to 133% of the federal poverty level.
- The U Visa allows certain immigrant victims of crime to live and work lawfully in the United States
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| October 2007 issue |
- All leases, whether written or oral, last only for a specific period of time, such as one month or one year. This article explains several things about ending or breaking leases.
- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and domestic violence service agencies will be holding events to encourage communities to take action to prevent domestic violence.
- Domestic violence is not limited to physical abuse. It also includes emotional and sexual abuse. It is helpful to document the abuse for legal purposes such as getting a restraining order or a divorce or to help you assess your safety.
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| September 2007 issue |
- If your child is doing poorly in school or has or might have a disability, he or she may be eligible to receive special education and related services.
- The AIDS Drug Distribution Program provides life-sustaining and life-prolonging medications free of charge to low-income people who have no other source of payment.
- If you do not have HIV/ AIDS, and do not qualify for Medicaid, NJ FamilyCare, or the Medicare Part D Drug Benefit, there is still help available for the cost of your prescription drugs.
- A sponsor is a person who signs a legal agreement to help a non-citizen immigrant to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR), also called a green card holder. That legal agreement is known as an affidavit of support.
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| July-August 2007 issue |
- The law in New Jersey now allows for a no-fault divorce based on either spouse claiming irreconcilable differences. To file a divorce based on irreconcilable differences, certain requirements must be met.
- What are all those deductions taken out of your paycheck?
- There are many reasons why you might wish to change your name or your child’s name.
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| June 2007 issue |
- All children who live in New Jersey and are between the ages of 5 and 20 have a right to a free public education.
- Who can attend school in New Jersey?
- What is an affidavit student?
- How can a parent, legal guardian, or caregiver appeal a denial of admission or continued enrollment?
- Homeless students have the same rights and access to a free public education as non-homeless students.
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| May 2007 issue |
- If you don’t have insurance coverage for some or all of your hospital bills—and you don’t have Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare—you may be eligible for the New Jersey Charity Care program to pay all or some of your hospital bills.
- The annual New Jersey State Budget is the single most important policy statement from our state’s leaders. The State Budget covers everything that the state spends money on, including many programs that serve low-income communities.
- In New Jersey, the minimum wage is $7.15 per hour. You have the right to be paid at least the minimum wage for every hour you work.
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| April 2007 issue |
- If your house or apartment is not in livable condition, you can take action to make sure that the landlord makes your home a safe and decent place to live. A code enforcement officer may help you to assert your rights.
- If you have experienced problems with government agencies, health care, insurance, or utilities, you can bring a complaint to the Public Advocate. The Public Advocate can also help the elderly, disabled persons, or others who may be victims of abuse or neglect.
- Many non-lawyers refer to themselves as “notarios” to prey on immigrants with limited English skills and little understanding of the American legal system.
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| March 2007 issue |
- Do you live in the community and have Medicaid because you are 65 or older or blind or have a disability (ABD Medicaid) or because you have SSI (Supplemental Security Income)? Medicaid may be contacting you soon to enroll in a Medicaid HMO.
- New Jersey courts are required by law to provide access to all of their services, programs, and activities for people with special needs or disabilities.
- Governor Corzine spoke at the Anti-Poverty Network's seventh annual statewide conference on December 5, 2006.
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| January-February 2007 issue |
- This issue of Looking Out addresses some of the tax issues that our clients face and explains some of the tax programs that can help low-wage workers get money back from the government.
- Do I need to file?
- What money is taxable?
- What tax credits are available?
- NEW for 2006: Telephone Tax Refund
- What are ITINs?
- What should I know about refunds and payments?
- What resources are available for low-income taxpayers?
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| December 2006 issue |
- This article will help you understand the requirements of Unemployment, Welfare, and Social Security Disability. Finding the program that is right for you will save time and allow you to get the most help possible.
- Unemployment Compensation (UI)
- Welfare (TANF/GA)
- The Social Security Disability Programs (SSDI/SSI)
- How does one program affect the others?
- The U visa allows immigrant victims of certain crimes to stay lawfully in the United States and get a work permit.
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| November 2006 issue |
- What you need to know about the Medicare Part D Drug benefit in 2007.
- A new program, Global Options (GO) Nursing Facility Transition (NFT), helps people over the age of 65 and physically disabled adults between the ages of 21 and 64 who are in nursing homes but want to return to their own homes.
- Does your child have special needs? This article will give you information about your child’s rights and explain how to get help finding a childcare program and making it work.
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| October 2006 issue |
- To vote in the General Election on November 7, 2006, you must register on or before October 17, 2006
- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- Checklist for victims of domestic violence
- Representing yourself in tenancy court— what happens if you fail to pay your rent?
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| September 2006 issue |
- New Medicaid rules require proof of citizenship for many people receiving or applying for Medicaid.
- Did you know that there is no food stamp work requirement in certain counties and towns in New Jersey?
- NJHelps is a Web site that has information about many services and programs for low-income people and families.
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| July-August 2006 issue |
- All children who live in New Jersey and are between the ages of 5 and 20 have a right to a free public education.
- Who can attend school in New Jersey?
- What is an affidavit student?
- How can a parent, legal guardian, or caregiver appeal a denial of admission or continued enrollment?
- Homeless students have the same rights and access to a free public education as non-homeless students.
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| June 2006 issue |
- How are child support orders enforced?
- What is the Health Benefits Identification Card?
- Do I have a right to inspect and copy records that the courts maintain or keep on file?
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| May 2006 |
- What happens when you move out of an apartment and leave personal belongings behind?
- If you are having trouble paying your utility bills, you may be eligible for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
- Your child may be eligible to receive early intervention services, if he or she is under three and not developing at a rate similar to other children of his or her age.
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| April 2006 |
- Landlords who try to evict tenants by themselves are doing something illegal, even if they have gone to court and sued the tenant for eviction. A new law makes illegal evictions a disorderly persons offense.
- If you do not have Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare, you may be eligible for Charity Care coverage for health care that you receive at a New Jersey hospital.
- Do you need help getting your prescriptions under Medicare Part D?
- 2005 Looking Out Index
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| March 2006 |
- This issue of Looking Out addresses some of the tax issues that our clients face and explains some of the tax programs that can help low-wage workers get money back from the government.
- Do I need to file?
- What income is taxable?
- What should I know about credits and deductions?
- What are Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs)?
- What should I know about refunds and payments?
- What resources are available for low-income taxpayers?
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| January-February 2006 |
- Option ARM mortgage loans are not right for everyone. This article explains their features and potential risks.
- Parents of children receiving special education have special rights concerning decisions about their child's free and appropriate public education (FAPE).
- The Anti-Poverty Network of New Jersey held its sixth annual conference in December.
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