Rights and Benefits of the Elderly
An Elderly Benefit Specialist is a person
trained to help older people who are having problems with their private or
government benefits. Benefit specialists are often called “red tape cutters” because they are experts at helping
older people with the extensive and complicated paperwork that is often
required in benefit programs. They help older people 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.
What can an Elderly
Benefit Specialist Help You With?
Medicare
Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security
Medical Assistance
Consumer Problems
Age Discrimination in Employment
Housing Problems
Supportive Home Services
Other Legal and Benefits Problems
If you have questions
for your Elderly Benefit Specialist contact:
Elderly Benefit Specialist
Veterans
Benefits
Some services of the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA):
Health Care
Disability Compensation/Pension
Home Loan Guaranties
Life Insurance 
Burial Benefits
Survivor Benefits
Some services of the
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
Loans
Primary Mortgage Home Loan Program
Home Improvement Loan Program
Personal Loan Program 
Emergency Grants
Subsistence Aid Grant
Health Care Aid Grant
Wisconsin Veterans Homes
State Veterans Cemeteries
Funeral Honors
Available
Veterans Services
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Veteran's Office |
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Phone Number |
Website |
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(608) 637-5274 |
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) |
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1-800-947-8387 |
http://www.dva.state.wi.us/ |
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) |
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http://www.va.gov/ |
Consumer problems can be directed to our
Elderly Benefit Specialist. Otherwise, call the Better Business Bureau.
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Elderly Benefit Specialist |
Better Business Bureau |
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10101 |
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(608) 637-5201 |
1-800-273-1002 |
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Elderly Benefit Specialist |
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(608) 637-5201 |
(608) 785-9720 www.dor.state.wi.us |
Legal Assistance
& Representation 
If you are seeking legal advice, legal counseling,
or just have questions on legal issues the following agencies can help you:
Legal Assistance &
Representation Agencies
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Service |
Address |
Phone Number |
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Elderly Benefit Specialist |
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(608) 637-5201 |
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Legal Action of |
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1-888-278-0633 |
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1-800-362-9082 |
The following agencies are great resources for
Medicare questions:
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Elderly Benefit Specialist |
Medicare |
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http://www.medicare.gov/ |
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(608) 637-5201 |
1-800-MEDICARE –24 hr/day |
For Social Security concerns and questions,
there are many people you can look to for help. Contact the people listed
below for assistance:
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Elderly Benefit Specialist |
Social Security Department |
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http://www.ssa.gov/ |
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(608) 637-5201 |
1-800-772-1213 |
Supplemental Security
Income (SSI)
Questions and concerns about Supplemental Security
Income can be directed to:
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Elderly Benefit Specialist Office |
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1-800-772-1213 –Fed & State 1-800-362-3002 –State Only |
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(608) 637-5201 |
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