What government aid issues did you have in 2024? Answers are anonymous. Do not share private information. 10.2024

Legal Needs for Government Aid issues Facing Low-Income People

Please do not use this survey to ask for legal help. Go to slls.org to learn about free legal help from SLLS.

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* 1. What are your biggest legal issues with government benefits and aid?
You can pick as many issues as you want.
You can pick an issue even if the label does not exactly match your legal need.

Social Security

SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

Medicaid or Medicare

Food aid (like SNAP)

Veteran’s Benefits

Criminal records issues like expungement

Is there an issue not listed here?
Describe that issue here in a few words.
Do not give any personal information.
Do not use this line to ask for legal aid.

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* 2. Which of these issues are most important for SLLS to help with? You can label each issue "very important" or "not as important" to you.

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* 3. What kind of legal help do you want and need most to tackle a legal issue or problem?
Pick one.

I want a lawyer to take my issue or case.

I want basic legal advice and information about my rights.

I want forms and instructions I can use on my own.

I want a quick advice session with a lawyer at a library or legal clinic about my issue.

I’m looking for other kinds of legal help not listed here.

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* 4. Is your household income now in the range for free legal aid? In Louisiana the 2024 limit is $18,225 a year for one person or $39,000 year for a household of four. There are exceptions to these limits. Please pick "Yes," "No," "Maybe," or "I don't know."

Yes

Maybe

I don't know.

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* 5. How do you use the Internet? You can pick all that apply.
If "Yes" do you use the Internet mainly by phone, a tablet, or a computer? If you only have Internet through a library, friend or other place, please enter that below.

I use the Internet from my phone.

I use the Internet from a tablet.

I use the Internet from a computer.

I use the Internet, or WiFi, or a computer at a public place, like a library.

I get someone else to help me do things online.

I do not have my own email address.

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* 6. Also -- for Louisiana people -- what parish do you live in?
Pick the name of your parish from the dropdown list.

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* 7. Great! You just helped SLLS help the community.
If you have time for one more question, pick the answer that best describes you.

Client: past client, present client, or interested in getting free legal aid soon.

Social service agency

Civil Legal Aid (LSC)

Pro Bono or other public Interest Law

Court system.

Libraries -- public, academic, or private

Offices of elected officials

Bar association -- state, federal or local

Religious organization

Other government agency

Universities and colleges

Other (please specify).

What government aid issues did you have in 2024? Answers are anonymous. Do not share private information. 10.2024

Legal Needs for Government Aid issues Facing Low-Income People

Question Title

* 1. What are your biggest legal issues with government benefits and aid?You can pick as many issues as you want. You can pick an issue even if the label does not exactly match your legal need.

Question Title

* 2. Which of these issues are most important for SLLS to help with? You can label each issue "very important" or "not as important" to you.

Question Title

* 3. What kind of legal help do you want and need most to tackle a legal issue or problem? Pick one.

Question Title

* 4. Is your household income now in the range for free legal aid? In Louisiana the 2024 limit is $18,225 a year for one person or $39,000 year for a household of four. There are exceptions to these limits. Please pick "Yes," "No," "Maybe," or "I don't know."

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* 5. How do you use the Internet? You can pick all that apply. If "Yes" do you use the Internet mainly by phone, a tablet, or a computer? If you only have Internet through a library, friend or other place, please enter that below.

Question Title

* 6. Also -- for Louisiana people -- what parish do you live in?Pick the name of your parish from the dropdown list.

Question Title

* 7. Great! You just helped SLLS help the community. If you have time for one more question, pick the answer that best describes you.

* 1. What are your biggest legal issues with government benefits and aid?
You can pick as many issues as you want.
You can pick an issue even if the label does not exactly match your legal need.

* 3. What kind of legal help do you want and need most to tackle a legal issue or problem?
Pick one.

* 5. How do you use the Internet? You can pick all that apply.
If "Yes" do you use the Internet mainly by phone, a tablet, or a computer? If you only have Internet through a library, friend or other place, please enter that below.

* 6. Also -- for Louisiana people -- what parish do you live in?
Pick the name of your parish from the dropdown list.

* 7. Great! You just helped SLLS help the community.
If you have time for one more question, pick the answer that best describes you.