This training focuses on benefits issues for younger adults, ages 18 to 25. We will cover the typical benefits issues that arise for this population, including education rights, welfare rights (when does a person become his or her own household?), Medicaid eligibility, SSI age-18 redeterminations, and eligibility for other Social Security benefits, such as Disabled Adult Child benefits and Dependents benefits.

Register for the training at the LSC Learning Center and email all questions to learningcenter@ls-nyc.org.

Trainers:

• Ann Biddle - Deputy Director, Queens Legal Services
• Tara Foster - Senior Staff Attorney, Education Rights Unit Queens Legal Services
• Tanya Wong - Director of Government Benefits & Training, Legal Support Unit, Legal Services NYC
• Arielle McTootle - Paralegal/Case Handler Health Law Unit, The Legal Aid Society