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Anishinabe Legal Services Inc.

Social Security Advocacy Services

Anishinabe Legal Services Inc. - Leech Lake

411 1st St NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633

(218) 335-2223

Website

https://www.alslegal.org/howwecanhelp.html

Service Details

Description

This agency is contracted with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide free Social Security advocacy services.


Advocates help people apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). They can help file an initial application, appeal a denied application, represent at hearing level, represent in a continuing disability review, and they make sure that people are applying for all benefits for which they are eligible.


Information about an agency's specific Social Security advocacy services can be found in the Social Security Advocacy Directory.


Additional Information

Help to file a social security claim


About This Location

Social Security Advocacy Services Provided: Initial Applications, Reconsiderations, Hearings, Appeals Council, Continuing Disability Reviews

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Becker County 
    • Beltrami County 
    • Cass County 
    • Clearwater County 
    • Hubbard County 
    • Isanti County 
    • Itasca County 
    • Mahnomen County 
    • Pope County 
    • Red Lake County 
  • Legal Information
    • Benefits assistance 
  • Payment
    • Free / no cost to eligible clients 
  • Specialization
    • Disabilities 
    • Homeless 
    • Native American Community 

Eligibility

Children or adults between the ages of birth and 65 who:
* Have a disability which has lasted or will last for 12 months or longer; and
* Live in the state of Minnesota; and are
* Currently homeless or at risk for homelessness.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This program serves people who are receiving public assistance or who are homeless on or near the Red Lake, Leech Lake or White Earth Indian Reservations and meet the income guidelines, regardless of race, ethnicity, or enrollment status.
* Income guidelines
* Must be receiving one of the types of assistance above
* For help with appeals, must contact within 90 days of the appeal notice


Fees

This is a free service.


Area Served

Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth reservations


Websites

Phone Numbers

Type Number Hours
Main (218) 335-2223
Toll Free (800) 442-1335

Last Update

12/5/2024

Other Locations

This provider does not offer this service at other locations.

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