Income Maintenance
Many older Alameda County residents are dependent on their income from Social Security Retirement or on needs-based public benefits programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
A timely decision can make a critical difference in a senior's ability to meet or maintain basic living necessities.
For a person in that situation who may have only minimal cash resources to provide a “cushion”, any interruption or reduction of benefits may result in inability to pay for basic necessities, including housing, food, and medical care. It can be hard for an individual to challenge an agency decision, even when the decision is plainly wrong. It may prove impossible for an individual even to make contact with the appropriate person within the agency.
LAS may provide the following services to seniors who receive Social Security Retirement or public benefits:
- Review and analysis of benefits issues, including overpayment assessments and reduction or cessation of benefits
- Advice to individuals who are able to pursue their claim independently.
- Assistance with filing appeals, negotiating settlements, and persevering with the responsible agency to ensure an appropriate and timely resolution.
- Representation at formal and informal administrative hearings.
- Community education presentations on related topics.
Contact us for more information and assistance. Or find out how you can get involved.
