Aging and Disability Resource Center of Jefferson County

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Jefferson County has a Disability Benefit Specialist to help adults with disabilities who are encountering problems with private or government benefit programs. The Benefit Specialist is highly knowledgeable in the following areas: Medicare, Food Share, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medical Assistance. The ADRC has one full-time and one part-time Elder Benefit Specialists to help the elderly who are encountering problems with private or government benefit programs. They are highly knowledgeable in the following areas: Medicare, Food Share, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SeniorCare and Medical Assistance. 

A Benefit Specialist is an advocate who can act on behalf of an individual with other parties involved. Many of the benefits issues faced by seniors and people with disabilities can be very complex. A phone conversation can oftentimes be sufficient to provide information and guidance. A home visit or office appointment may be necessary to review paperwork and to examine all opportunities of support and assistance.