Disability Benefit Specialist Program

If you are age 18-59 with: a physical disability, developmental disability, mental illness, are blind/low vision, are deaf/hard of hearing or have a substance use disorder, you are eligible for the Disability Benefit Specialist Program.

• Veterans’ Benefits Help to determine which benefits, programs and services you may be entitled to or that best meet your needs


• Help with applications for benefits, programs and services


• Low-Income Tax Credits


• Assistance in obtaining or retaining benefits and services


• In some cases, you may receive representation in formal appeals related to denials of eligibility, termination of benefits or overpayment of public and private benefits


• Provide referrals, assistance and support on other matters including disability issues and rights

Provide accurate information on public and private benefits, including:

• Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)


• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)


• Low-Income Tax Credits


• Medicaid (Medical Assistance)


• FoodShare


• Medicare, including Part D


• Prescription Drug Assistance


• Housing and Utility Issues


• Private Health and Disability Insurance Issues

Elder Benefit Specialist Program

If you are 60 years of age or older and you are having a problem securing a public or private benefit, you are eligible for the Elder Benefit Specialist Program.

• Benefit checkup, find out if you are eligible for any benefits


• Social Security, SSI


• Medicare Parts A, B, C & D


• Insurance – Supplements, Long-Term Care


• Financial problems, budgeting


• Housing (subsidized, landlord/tenant issues)


• Property taxes


• Medication


• Reverse Mortgage


• FoodShare


• Medicaid (Title 19)/Family Care