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2 people are interested
Benefits Counselors
ORGANIZATION: Area Agency on Aging, a program of the North Central Texas Council of Governments
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Volunteer benefits counselors help older adults and Medicare beneficiaries of all ages understand and access public benefit programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. After completing approximately 24 hours of classroom training, they work with clients over the phone and face-to-face, at community clinics. They counsel clients about benefits such Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare supplements, and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.
Volunteer benefits counselors are needed to assist clients in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell and Wise.
The time commitment is flexible. Volunteers can choose to volunteer on a regular or as-needed basis.
More opportunities with Area Agency on Aging, a program of the North Central Texas Council of Governments
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About Area Agency on Aging, a program of the North Central Texas Council of Governments
Location:
616 Six Flags Drive is the main office, but, we serve 14 counties surrounding Dallas/Fort Worth, ARLINGTON, TX 76011, US
Mission Statement
The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provides services to help maintain health, obtain public and private benefits, and protect rights.
Description
The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging is a program of the North Central Texas Council of Governments and is a regional organization that plans, coordinates and delivers services for persons age 60 and over and their family caregivers. We serve Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, and Wise counties.
The NCTAAA’s primary services are home-delivered meals, congregate meals, transportation, benefits counseling, care coordination, caregiver support, long-term care ombudsman, and health promotion programs. All of its health promotion programs are evidence-based, and include A Matter of Balance, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Self-Management, HomeMeds, and Care Transitions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 5888Arlington, TX 76005
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Financial Service Assistance
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- variable
- cannot be licensed insurance agent