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Overview of the Government Benefit System

Wednesday April 15 , 2009

  • By: Community Service Society of NY- Center for Benefits and Services
  • Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    105 East 22nd Street
    Conference Room 4A
    New York, NY
  • Contact:
    Migdalia Molina
    Community Service Society
    212 614-5497
  • Website: events.SignUp4.com

Designed for the social service provider new to the complex world of public benefits, this workshop reviews the distinction between needs-based and insurance-based benefits, discusses key concepts such as income, resources, work history, category, and immigration status requirements, and introduces several major benefit programs including Cash Assistance, SSI, and Social Security benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus and Food Stamps. We will also discuss how benefits are administered and accessed and how to interview and screen clients for potential eligibility to benefits. Case examples and practical advocacy tips are included.

Worskhop cost: $40.00

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