Overview of the Government Benefit System
Wednesday April 14 , 2010
- By: Community Services Society/Center for Benefits and Services
- Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Location:
Community Service Society105 East 22nd StreetConference Room 4ANew York, NYMap: maps.google.com
- Contact:
Migdalia MolinaCommunity Service Society/Center for Benefits and Servicesmmolina@cssny.org212 614-5497
- Website: events.SignUp4.com
- Source: New York
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. Case examples and practical advocacy tips are included. Cost of workshop is $40.00. Online registration required at:
http://events.SignUp4.com/spring2010
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