Elderly Benefit Specialist
For assistance, call the ADRC office at 715-635-4460
The Elderly Benefit Specialist can provide benefits counseling for residents 60 years of age or older.
Private and Government benefit programs can often be difficult and confusing. The Elderly Benefit Specialist can provide current accurate information about these programs, counsel individuals about eligibility and benefits, and assist with applying or denial of benefits.
Some areas and programs the Elderly Benefit Specialist can help you with:
- Medicare, Part A, B & D
- Medicare Supplement Insurance/Medicare Health Plans
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Social Security
- Medical Assistance
- Financial Assistance – Food Stamps
- Living Wills/Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
- Homestead Tax Credit
- Property Tax Deferral
- Low Income Energy Assistance
- Landlord/Tenant Rights
- Other Legal and Benefit Problems