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11 warmreddit Do you think reforming the welfare system will come with a serious political price? (opens in new tab)
I personally think whichever party is in government will be made to pay a very heavy political price if they ever reforming the welfare system and seriously restrict the conditions to get accepted. T…
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11 warmreddit Citizenship denied. Please help! (opens in new tab)
Hey everyone, Looking for some perspective from anyone who has dealt with something similar. I applied for citizenship, had my interview, passed, and was approved. My oath ceremony was cancelled sev…
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8reddit Unemployment (opens in new tab)
I'm wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation and successfully fought to receive unemployment benefits after an initial denial. I was denied unemployment back in 2023, and I'm now trying to…
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8reddit (KS) Unemployment denied along with 2 levels of appeal. I'm struggling with the decisions' logic. Can you help me understand how a district judge would view my argument? (opens in new tab)
Location: KS I was terminated as the General Manager from a small local franchise of a popular quick-casual restaurant. I knew I was likely to be terminated after talking to the owner about my boss'…
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8reddit [Kansas] Unemployment denied along with 2 levels of appeal. I'm struggling with the decisions' logic. Can you help me understand how a district judge would view my argument? (opens in new tab)
I was terminated as the General Manager from a small local franchise of a popular quick-casual restaurant. I knew I was likely to be terminated after talking to the owner about my boss' (the DM) poor …
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8reddit Two TWC Appeal Hearings. Has Anyone Successfully Appealed After Being Forced to Resign? (opens in new tab)
I’m hoping to hear from anyone who has gone through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) appeals process, particularly anyone who has successfully appealed a denial after resigning due to childcare is…
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8reddit SNAP application denied due to income. Should we appeal or go to the office? (opens in new tab)
My mom recently took in my two cousins, who are both minors. Because of the extra financial strain I helped her apply for SNAP/food stamps and submitted every document they requested plus additional o…
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8reddit BVA evidence docket closes in about a week: PTSD earlier effective date, under-reported to my civilian psychiatrist. Sanity check? (opens in new tab)
USMC vet, now 100% combined. Looking for a gut check before my evidence window closes. Timeline Intent to file 3/2023. Service-connected for PTSD at 50% in 8/2025, based on a 7/2025 C&P where the e…
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8reddit HELP N-400 DENIED (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone! I’m looking for advice from anyone who has experienced a similar situation. I recently had my N-400 denied due to filing our 2023 joint tax return late. We filed it in June 2024, and we …
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8reddit Confused about my Nevada Medicaid eligibility and work rules as I just became eligible this month. Can someone help clarify? (opens in new tab)
I'm getting inconsistent online advice doing my own research. I just got approved for Medicaid as I have zero income and was kicked off of my ACA plan. I am reading about renewal periods, and how they…
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7reddit "Notes from medical professionals about the severity of the condition and any limitations." (opens in new tab)
I'm disabled but not yet deemed disabled by SSA. My application for SSI and SSDI were denied because of lack of medical documentation. My appeal timeframe has passed, so I will need to make a new appl…
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7reddit What Trump Has Done - October 2026 Part Five (opens in new tab)
October 2026 (continued from this post) • Confirmed existence of DoJ's Alaska Senate candidate inquiry dismissed by many as a political stunt • Ordered non-emergency government employees and family…
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7reddit MEDICAID FOR ALL: A PROMISE AMERICA MAY NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD (opens in new tab)
Before Washington promises free healthcare to everyone, Americans deserve to know who will pay the bill, what services will be available, and what happens when the government runs out of money. Ameri…
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6reddit Denied CPP-D? The 90-day deadlines at each stage, and why they are important (opens in new tab)
Many people don't realize the system gives several chances to challenge a denial, but each stage has a short deadline. Here's the roadmap. The stages Reconsideration (Service Canada). You ask Servi…
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6reddit 👋 Welcome to r/PandaCareHomecare - Introduce Yourself and Read First! (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone! We're Panda Care Homecare, a home care agency that helps families in Michigan and Colorado navigate Medicaid caregiver programs. If you're caring for a parent, grandparent, or loved one …
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6reddit Former DHS/USCIS Asylum Officer, Former ICE OCC Law Clerk, Current Immigration Attorney — AMA on Citizenship (N-400): Should You File Before the Proposed Fee Increase, Neighborhood Checks, and What's Getting Applications Denied (opens in new tab)
For those who haven't seen one of these before, I'm an immigration attorney who previously served as an Asylum Officer with DHS/USCIS and clerked for ICE's Office of Chief Counsel, so I've seen these …
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6reddit 8 Accused of Stealing Millions in Food Stamp Benefits From New Yorkers (opens in new tab)
But we're the prob.... you know what, let me keep my mouth shut. https://abc7ny.com/post/ebt-fraud-scheme-stole-more-7-million-snap-benefits-new-york/19997967/ A group of defendants accused of opera…
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6reddit From Rome to COINTELPRO to How COM Cults Farm Slaves (opens in new tab)
This piece traces a single mechanism across two thousand years of documented history. The deliberate creation of criminal conditions in a target population for the purpose of converting free people in…
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6reddit Waiting. I hate waiting (opens in new tab)
I had my hearing on October 5th and it went well. The ALJ only has a 31% approval rating which sucks but my lawyer did say that my testimony was excellent and that with me answering with “I try” can h…
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6reddit I have been denied lifesaving medical care by the Manitoba Government (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, My name is Tomas Ponzilius, and I am a second-year social work student at the University of Manitoba. The Manitoba Government has denied my requests for critical medical care, and I need…
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6reddit He thought she was real. (opens in new tab)
Brazilian bricklayer Edimar Rocha Martins, 49, traveled roughly 1,300 miles to Belo Horizonte hoping to meet "Jéssica Fazendeira," a woman appearing in online videos promising companionship and life o…
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6reddit Food Stamps Decrease (opens in new tab)
I am 66 years old and have been receiving SNAP since I retired at 62 . I was receiving a benefit amount of $243.00, after the most recent redetermination review my benefits was reduced to $24.00. Ther…
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6reddit Workers’ compensation is supposed to protect injured employees. What happens when the system itself becomes another obstacle? (opens in new tab)
I want to share something that I believe every working American should understand, especially people working in construction, manufacturing, warehouses, and other physically demanding industries. Mos…
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4reddit DAS Disappointment (opens in new tab)
I'm sure a lot of people are aware of the changing DAS accommodation guidelines but this is the 1st trip for my family where we were denied. We visit the parks at least once a year and even after the …
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4reddit From Rome to COINTELPRO to How COM Cults Farm Slaves (opens in new tab)
Given this new story about a kid being groomed into a ISIS plot by the people that are supposed to be protecting us, https://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/1xij43y/fbi_accused_of_grooming_autis…
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4reddit IHSS Caregiver Forced into Homelessness After County Withholds Wages Due to Acknowledged System Fraud (opens in new tab)
EDIT- If IHSS / PUBLIC AUTHORITY refuses to pay you your wages you worked for you must get a state appeal and the easiest is having your recipient file on your behalf. This is the fastest way. Also fi…
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4reddit Denied TDIU. Considering HLR (opens in new tab)
Hi everyone, I was just denied TDIU after filing in March 2026. I’m currently rated 90% combined, including 70% for PTSD. Long story short, I haven’t maintained full-time employment since July 2025.…
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4reddit Lost Representation partway through application process (opens in new tab)
I started a new application earlier this year. I was assigned a representative through my state social services office. Her position was done away with shortly before my appeal was denied. I was told …
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4reddit 👋 Welcome to r/MedicaidUSA! Introduce yourself. (opens in new tab)
Welcome to the Safe Harbor: Straight Answers About Medicaid, Nursing Homes, and Protecting the People You Love The call almost always comes at a bad time. A hospital discharge planner has just told …
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4reddit Portal Stuck on Step 4 at payment center for almost a month now. (opens in new tab)
Edit: I was able to talk to someone from the local SSA office and they were able to check and confirm that someone at the payment center had actually started working on it just the day before I called…