Benefits Counseling
Benefits Counseling means something different to each individual. It can range from a quick question and answer over the phone to an in-depth analysis of the person’ current benefits. An ILR Benefits Specialist will help you work through:
- Identification & Verification: initially, an ILR Benefits Specialist will work with an individual to identify and/or verify benefits. This process includes analysis of benefits available through county government, State of Wisconsin, Federal resources, and private sources.
- Analyze, Assist & Assess: the next step is for the Benefits Specialist to analyze all the information, which is then presented to you both in person and in a written report.
- Social Security programs: ILR Benefits Specialists work alongside you during the application process, assisting in gathering information, filling out forms, understanding the process, and details concerning how working will affect your benefits.
- Benefits Advocacy Services. Should your application be denied, ILR Specialists can assist you in the appeals process.
Work Incentives and Benefits
The potential loss of benefits is a common fear among people with disabilities who are considering employment. A benefits analysis with an ILR Benefits Specialist will help you understand how having a job will affect your current benefits, and give you the information you need to make the best choices as a result.
A benefits review may include SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Waiver Programs, County Services, Subsidized Housing, Veteran’s Benefits, Food Stamps, Energy Assistance.