B E N E F I T S C O U N S E L I N G
The Area Agency on Aging of
Southeast Texas’s Benefits Counseling Program is setup to inform all older Texans
(age 60+) and those with disabilities (of any age) who are Medicare eligible, and legal
rights pursuant to the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, and all
relevant rules and regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Texas.
Confidentiality
All client information obtained in the
course of benefits counselor duties will be treated as confidential and will not be shared
with anyone outside the Legal Assistance program without consent.
Clients have the right to remain anonymous
throughout the counseling process. A client may sign a "consent to release" form
for appeal and representation cases when the counselor acts on behalf of the client, at
the client’s request.
If you want to discuss volunteering as a
Benefits Counselor, contact the Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Texas at 409-899-8444,
ext. 157. A Benefits Counselor will be happy to discuss this opportunity to serve others
in your local community.
The following Entitlements Are:
- Social Security, Social Security Disability,
Social Security Supplement (SSI)
- Medicare Part A and Part B
- Supplement Insurance to pay the 20% that
Medicare does not cover
- State programs (QMB, SLMB, Q1-1). If
eligible for QMB the state will cover the 20% deductible and the Medicare Part B premium.
The other two programs pay only the Medicare Part B premium.
- Long term and other health insurance
- Insurance and consumer fraud
- Related legal issues
- Medicaid appeals
- SCAMS
Frequently Asked V.A./Medicare
Questions
- What V.A. educational benefits are
available?
- How does the veteran receive money?
- Is there any other source of educational
money for veterans?
- How does a veteran start his/her V.A.
benefits?
- How can I get a replacement Medicare card?
- I can’t afford my Medicare premiums.
What can I do?
- How can I find out if I have Medicare
coverage?
Links to additional Medicare
Information
www.medicare.gov
www.nationalmssociety.org |
