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An introductory course on the public benefit system. This training will introduce you to nine major benefit programs: Cash Assistance, SSI, Social Security Disability, Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Plus, the Affordable Care Act, and SNAP benefits. We will review the differences between needs-based and insurance-based benefits, discuss key concepts such as income, resources, work history, category, immigration status requirements, and dual eligibility. We will show you where to find available resources on the Internet, including government resources, and various web-based calculators and on-line tools.
Speaker: Leslie Boutin and Kimberly Westcott, Esq.,Community Service Society
Target Audience: Social service professionals new to the world of public benefits, as well as for those who may need a refresher!
Cost: The cost of the workshop is $50.00.
Registration: Online registration required and can be done so through this link.
Contact: Migdalia Molina
Community Service Society - Benefits Plus Learning Center 212 614-5497
mmolina@cssny.org
