DO I QUALIFY?
We Help Clients Throughout Central and Southern Mississippi
I am 80 years old. In 1977, my world was turned upside down when an automobile accident left me permanently paralyzed. I applied for and received SSI benefits, but in the mid 1980s, my benefits were terminated. I never understood why as I continued to be disabled. Not only did I lose my benefits, but I was told that I had to pay the government $9,000.00 back. For many years, I struggled trying to find money each month to send back. There were times when I had to choose between sending the government money and food on the table. I managed to pay back all but about $2500. I finally could not find the money to pay any more. I am so grateful someone told me about Legal Services. Not only was Legal Services able to work it out so that I did not have to pay back any more money, but they got me back every penny I had paid back, $5786.00. They also got my benefits restored. I now get $846.00 a month. Legal Services was an answer to my prayers. I don’t know how I could survive today if Legal Services had not helped me.
Persons seeking assistance should telephone 1 (800) 498-1804. Financial eligibility is based on income (actual current total receipts before taxes) of all persons who are resident members of the household. Total receipts include money (wages and salaries, income before any deduction) and regular payments from public assistance (Social Security, SSI, TANF, etc.) of all persons who are resident members of and contribute to the support of the family unit. No attorney fees are charged for services provided by the program.
Mississippi Center for Legal Services Corporation (MCLSC) is funded in part by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). Consistent with LSC’s requirements as outlined in 45 CFR Part 1610, MCLSC may not use the funds for any purpose prohibited by the LSC Act or for any activity prohibited by or inconsistent with Section 504, unless specifically authorized by Section 1610.4, 1610.6, or 1610.7.