Operation MVP
Public and Financial Assistance

Emergency Short-term Financial Assistance:
http://www.milvet.state.pa.us/DMVA/185.htm

SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES
1-800-772-1213 6117
Penn Circle North
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
www.ssa.gov

Services: Issues new Social Security cards, provides information on Supplemental Security income and other services that are distributed through the Social Security administration. You can fill out an application online for a Social Security card, but you will need to personally take it to a Social Security office. The office is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 4p.m.

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REMEMBER TO BRING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO OBTAIN A SOCIAL SECURITY CARD:

• Either a birth certificate, U.S. hospital record of birth, religious record established before age 5 showing your age of birth, passport OR final adoption decree

• U.S. driver's license or U.S. state-issued identity card OR U.S. passport

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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS PLANNING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM

412-381-3313

Services: Provides benefit planning assistance and outreach including information about "The Ticket" and other work incentives.

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE OFFICE
www.dpw.state.pa.us

Services: Apply for public assistance, including TANF, General Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Food Stamps at the office near your residence. There is a state helpline (1-800-692-7462) to direct you to the correct office.

A common application form can be used to apply for cash, food stamps, and medical assistance. You can obtain a form from the local welfare office or go online to www.compass.state.pa.us.

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If you apply online, you will still need to have a face to face interview and mail some documents and proof of income within days of applying. You should get an interview within 30 days from applying.

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You should bring the following documents to the interview:

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• Proof of your identity (i.e. driver's license, state I.D., library card or voter registration)

• Social Security cards for all persons in the household

• Proof of residence for all persons in the household (homeless persons need only a mailing address); You must live in the county where the application is made.

• Names and proof of age of all persons applying

• Proof of shelter costs, copies of rent or mortgage payments, insurance, tax receipts, utility bills

• Proof of income such as pay stubs, award letters, or other documents showing amount of income received

• Information on resources such as cash on hand, money in checking/savings account, real estate, motor vehicles

• If you choose to authorize a proxy to access your benefits, you must bring that person to the interview.

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APPEAL PROCESS:

• The welfare system should make a decision within 30 days about your benefits.

• You should receive written notice of their decision, and if you are denied benefits you can appeal.

• Every form from welfare has an appeal form attached which should be filled out.

• File an appeal in writing within 10 days from the notice to make sure your benefits do not stop.

• You have 30 days to appeal cash benefits and 60 days to appeal for food stamps.

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WELFARE OFFICES:

Allegheny County
Assistance Office
Headquarters
611 Pittsburgh State Office
Building
300 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1215
Phone: 412-565-2146
LIHEAP (Crisis) 1-800-851-3838

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Alli-Kiski District
909 Industrial Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068-0132
FAX: 724-339-6850
Toll Free: 1-800-622-3527
Phone: 724-339-6800

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Eastern District
5919 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3706
FAX: 412-645-7009
Phone: 412-645-7400

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Institution-Related Eligibility District (IRED)
531 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3724
FAX: 412-565-5074
Phone: 412-565-5604

Liberty District
914 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2513
FAX: 412-565-5088
Phone: 412-565-2652

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Three Rivers District
400 Stanwix Street
Room 900
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1316
FAX: 412-565-5198 or 5075
Phone: 412-565-7755 or 5638

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South Side District
2100 Wharton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2280
FAX: 412-488-6986
Phone: 412-488-2030 or 7806

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Southern District
300 Liberty Avenue, 9th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1217
FAX: 412-565-5179
Phone: 412-565-2232

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Southeast District
220 Sixth Street McKeesport, PA 15132-2720
FAX: 412-664-5218
Phone: 412-664-6800 or 6801