Trainer:

    Laura Melnick, Supervising Attorney/Benefits Unit, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

Agenda:

Government benefits programs can be a tremendous help to struggling clients. Understanding the range of supports available and who can qualify is a challenge for advocates, however. This training will help you increase your understanding of the eligibility requirements and challenges clients on those programs can face. When can benefits be terminated? What should you be aware of in representing your client on housing, family law, domestic abuse, or immigration matters (among others) that could impact or be impacted by their receipt of benefits. Learn from local expert Laura Melnick.

•     Minnesota and federal benefits programs and their eligibility requirements
•     Immigrants and benefits – special limitations and considerations
•     The appeal process of a benefits denial
•     Terminations of benefits and red flags
•     Collaborating and referring to benefits attorneys for client support

CLE: 2.0 hours of Minnesota Standard CLE credit will be applied for.

For more information and to register, click the following link:  http://www.mnlegalservices.org/upcoming-trainings/benefits-for-whom