Manchaca v. Chater

No. 9:90CV 81 (E.D. Tex. Aug. 29, 1995) ; Clearinghouse Number: 45976

Description

Social Security Administration Agrees to Assist Applicants and Beneficiaries on Food Stamp Applications at Social Security Offices

Abstract

The parties have settled this class action challenging the failure of the Social Security Administration (SSA) to ensure that social security and SSI applicants are informed about and helped with their food stamp applications while in local social security offices. Plaintiffs had alleged that SSA did not give out simplified food stamp application forms at social security offices, allow SSI recipients to apply for food stamps at such offices, or certify SSI recipients for food stamp eligibility with information already in SSA files. Under the terms of the settlement, SSA agreed to the development and dissemination of specific public information materials, including posters, leaflets, and pamphlets; to make current food stamp application forms available at all of its field offices in well-marked locations; to change the order and language of the food stamp questions on the Modernized Supplemental Security Income Claim System; and to train SSA employees regarding expedited service for food stamps.

Additional Information

Attorney Information
Burton Fretz, National Senior Citizens Law Center, 1815 H St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 887-5280; Shimon Kaplan.
Docket Date
1995-08-29 00:00:00+00:00

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