Disability
Benefit
Specialist
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The Disability Benefit Specialist (DBS) program is a service o the Aging and
Disability Resource Center of Ozaukee County. The DBS works closely with
information and assistance, options counseling, and other resource center
services.
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The DBS provides services to people ages 18
to 59 with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, mental illness
and substance use disorders.
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The DBS provides information about public and
private benefit programs including assistance with application and appeal
procedures.
How can a Disability Benefit
Specialist help you?
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Provide accurate information on public and
private benefits and programs;
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Help determine which benefits and programs
you may be entitled to;
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Help you to fill out applications for
benefits, programs and services;
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Talk with you about your choices and the
programs or services that might best meet your needs;
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Provide assistance in obtaining or retaining
benefits and services;
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Provide referrals, assistance and support on
other matters including disability rights and the impact of earnings on
financial eligibility for public benefits;
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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.
What programs can a
Disability Benefit Specialist help with?
Here are some areas and programs the Disability
Benefit Specialist can help you with:
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Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
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Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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Medicare, including Part D
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Prescription Drug Assistance
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FoodShare
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Low-Income Tax Credits
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Private Health and Disability Insurance
Issues
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Housing and Utility Issues
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Veteran's Benefits
To contact the Disability Benefit Special of
Ozaukee County call:
To learn more about the Disability Benefit
Specialist program, visit
http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/LTCare/Generalinfo/RCs.htm
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR
DISABILITY BENEFIT SPECIALIST SERVICES. |
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No information about or obtained from an
individual participant shall be disclosed in any form identifiable with the
individual to any person outside the agency or program involved without the
informed consent of the participant or his/her legal representative except:
a.) By court order or
b.) When securing client requested services, benefits, or rights. |
