 | A Benefit
Specialist is a person trained to help older persons who are having
a problem with their private or government benefits. Benefit
Specialists are often called "red tape cutters" because
they are experts at helping older persons with the extensive and
complicated paperwork that is often required in benefit programs.
They help older persons figure out what benefits they are entitled
to and tell them what they must do to receive them. Benefit
Specialists are continually trained and monitored by attorneys
knowledgeable in elder law.
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Who
should seek help from a Benefit Specialist?
| Older persons who
just want to know more about any private or public benefit.
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| Older persons who
need help in organizing their paperwork and applying for benefits.
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| Older persons who
have been denied a benefit that they are entitled to receive. |
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What
can a Benefit Specialist help you with?
| Medicare
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| Medicare
Supplemental Insurance |
| Social Security
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| Medical
Assistance |
| Homestead Tax
Credit |
| Housing Problems
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| Prescription
Medications |
| Power of Attorney
for Health Care |
| Other Legal and
Benefit Problems |
Who
is eligible for Benefit Specialist services?
| Anyone 60 years
of age or older who is having a problem securing a public or private
benefit is eligible for the Benefit Specialist Program. There
is no charge for this program, although donations are accepted. |
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