Elder Benefit Specialist (EBS) are trained professionals who assist older persons, aged 60+, with their private and government benefits. There is no charge for these services. Direct links to services are available by ‘clicking’ on the areas that are highlighted in the information listed below.
What Elder Benefit Specialists Can Do?
- Provide accurate and current information on your benefits
- Suggest alternative actions to secure benefits or appeal denials of benefits
- Advocate on your behalf with other parties
- Explain what legal action or other possible solution is required
- Refer you to an appropriate attorney when necessary
How Can An Elder Benefit Specialist Assist You?
- Health Insurance and Access
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid in Wisconsin
- Medicaid Purchase Plan
- BadgerCare Plus
- BadgerCare+ Core eligibility and adverse decisions (denial or reduction in benefits)
- Medicare A, B, C, and D
- Medicare Plan Finder
- Medigap Helpline
- Medicare Fraud
- Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Medicare Counseling for Wisconsin Residents
- Medicare Supplement Insurance Coverage Issues
- Wisconsin SeniorCare
- Extra Help with Prescription Drug Costs
- Other Health Insurance Coverage Issues
- Medical Debt Remediation
- Long-Term Care Insurance Coverage Issues
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid in Wisconsin
- Income Support
- Food Share
- Social Security
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and State Supplement
- SSI Disability
- SSI Exceptional Expense Supplement
- Social Security/SSI Overpayment Issues
- Railroad Retirement Benefits
- Lifeline/LinkUp
- Community-Based Services
- Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver Programs
- Family Care
- IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
- Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver Programs
- Housing/Utilities
- Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
- Wisconsin’s Weatherization Assistance Program (disputes and appeals)
- Subsidized Housing Access/Tenant Rights
- Utility Shutoffs/Unpaid Utility Bills
- Housing Repaid/Improvement Loans and Grants
- Homestead Tax Credit Appeals (NOT APPLICATIONS)
- Landlord/Tenant/Evictions/Security Deposit Return
- Property Tax Deferral Program
- Consumer
- Debt Collection Practices
- Other
- What You Should Know Before You Turn 65
- Benefit Checkup