Public Benefits Assistance
Access to Independence staff are able to assist individuals with aspects of the complicated world of public benefits.
We can assist individuals with:
- Applying for SSI/SSDI- completing the application paperwork or online program, as well as assistance with the request for reconsideration and request for a hearing.
- Completing necessary paperwork to apply to Medicaid programs like Medical Assistance Purchase Plan (MAPP) and the Health and Employment Counseling (HEC) programs
- Advocacy as necessary with the Social Security Administration and county Economic Support staff.
- Appeals and request to waive over payments.
- Applying for FoodShare.
- Reviewing benefits to see how work or changes in work will affect them.
Medigap Part D Helpline
The Board on Aging and Long Term Care has launched its Medigap Part D and Prescription Drug Helpline. Counselors are available to assist callers age 60 and over who have questions related to prescription drug insurance, including Medicare Part D and SeniorCare. Counselors will also aid callers in exploring other coverage options for prescription drugs.
The Medigap Part D and Prescription Drug Helpline can be reached at:
1 – 855 - 67 PART D (1 – 855 – 677 - 2783)
For other questions about Medicare and other insurance, please call our Medigap Helpline at:
1-800-242-1060
The Helpline’s normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
The Medigap Part D and Prescription Drug Helpline can be reached at:
1 – 855 - 67 PART D (1 – 855 – 677 - 2783)
For other questions about Medicare and other insurance, please call our Medigap Helpline at:
1-800-242-1060
The Helpline’s normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Federal Programs
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The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. The Social Security Disability Insurance program (sometimes referred to as SSDI) pays benefits to you and certain family members if you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. For more information on how work affects your benefits click here. |
State Programs
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Forward Health- Wisconsin's Medicaid program. State info on Medicaid, FoodShare, and state assistance. Click here. Apply online or see if you are eligible for state programs. Click here. |
