By Victoria Richardson In March 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) changed its overpayment rules so no more than ten percent of a recipient’s monthly check could be withheld to repay an overpayment. Starting March 27, 2025, the SSA has reversed this policy. People who receive SSDI or OASDI may now see 100 percent of […]
VPLC Sponsors CLE-Eligible Housing Trainings for Fair Housing Month This AprilApril is Fair Housing Month Join VPLC housing advocates, allies, and partners for a series of virtual lunchtime trainings about pressing topics in housing law that impact low-income Virginians. Pending approval, each session will be 1 CLE credit. Find more information about these Fair Housing Month training sessions below and click the links to register […]
Frances Perkins: The Architect of America’s Social Safety Net90 years ago this August, the Social Security Act (SSA) was signed into law. Like many women before and after her, the architect of SSA has largely been forgotten. This Women’s History Month, we recognize and honor Frances Perkins for the social safety net she helped create–a legacy lasting generations. Social Security is a program […]
New Report: Medicaid Plays More Significant Role in Small Towns and Rural Communities than Metro Areas in VirginiaFebruary 5, 2025 Richmond, VA – Medicaid and CHIP play a critical role in providing health coverage to residents of small towns and rural communities in Virginia, particularly children, far exceeding its reach in metropolitan areas, according to an in-depth analysis by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF). In response to these […]
Fall Newsletter: SCC demands utility company assist struggling customersVPLC Advocacy Helps Secure $85 Million Savings for Utility Customers Collectively, Appalachian Power customers avoided an $85 million rate hike in their monthly utility bills after the State Corporation Commission (SCC) denied the company’s request for a substantial rate hike. As part of the decision, regulators directed Appalachian Power to collaborate with Virginia Poverty Law Center […]
VPLC and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks Respond to Senior Hunger ReportSeptember 9, 2024 Richmond, VA – The Supplemental Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) is a crucial lifeline for food insecure Virginians. SNAP supplements grocery budgets for families in need of food help and injects money into local economies: every dollar spent with SNAP benefits generates $1.54 in economic activity. A new report by the National Council […]
How do we fix Virginia’s housing crisis? Join VPLC for a Tenant Town Hall this summerWe don’t need to tell you, Virginia is in the middle of a housing crisis. Lawmakers, courts, and funders need to do something. But what? We need to hear from you. VPLC is hosting a series of housing discussions across Virginia this summer, and we want to know: what are your experiences with the housing […]