Benefits Counseling Program
The Benefits
Counseling Program provides legal assistance and
awareness regarding public benefits and long term care
insurance. The goal is to assist older adults age 60+,
caregivers and those eligible for Medicare regardless
of age in understanding issues such as Social Security,
SSI, Medicare, and Medicaid. Services are provided by
state certified Benefits Counselors in one-on-one
counseling sessions at designated counseling sites.
This program is
further enhanced by educational training sessions for
older adults and professionals on topics that will help
them obtain accurate information in the area of public
benefits.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Clients are
individuals age 60 and over, caregivers, and/or
those eligible for Medicare regardless of age
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Clients must
reside in Dallas County
Referral Process:
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Clients may call
2-1-1 or (214) 379-4636 to be pre-screened by an
Information Specialist from the Aging Information
Office. If necessary, the client will be contacted
to receive one-on-one counseling from a Benefits
Counselor
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Clients may also
be referred to this program by Advocacy Center for
the Elderly Affiliate agencies.
Benefits Counseling
Sites:
click
here to view a list of sites.
Benefits Counseling
Events\Trainings
click here
for Benefits
Counseling Brochure
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