Assist Low Income Seniors with Applications for Benefits
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1 person is interested
Help low income seniors with the following core public benefit programs - Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - formerly known as Food Stamps), and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
You will serve low income Medicare recipients as an unbiased, knowledgeable guide, providing education and assistance with navigating through the application process to help them receive much needed assistance.
We are very flexible and will work with your schedule.
Who are you?
- You care about seniors and want to support those who need help most
- A resident of Buncombe County, NC, or nearby town.
- Someone willing to learn basic education about the Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) and what benefits are available for lower income Medicare beneficiaries.
- Someone willing to receive education about outreach, what larger events entail and how to do a presentation on Benefits Enrollment.
- Someone willing to travel around Buncombe County and set up a table at outreach events, educating the community on the services offered at Council on Aging and the Benefits Enrollment Center.
- Someone willing to travel to and provide education to smaller groups, community centers and organizations through a presentation.
- Someone able to provide home visits to applicants who would like to enroll in benefits.
- Someone able to assist clients with benefits applications and maintain awareness of changes to income guidelines.
Who are we?
- The Council on Aging of Buncombe County was formed in 1964 to address the needs of seniors in our community
- We provide essential support to people over 60 who need assistance with food, heat or a/c, and health care
- Our volunteers make this work possible-- consider joining us today!
Our Mission Statement: Promote the Independence, dignity, and well-being of adults through service, education, and advocacy.
If you want to help make a difference in the lives of real people right here in western North Carolina, we would love to welcome you onboard as a volunteer.
The safety of our clients is our highest priority. Here's what's required for this role:
- Clear criminal background check and driving record.
- Orientation and training with the Council on Aging.
Still interested? Contact us today!
About Council on Aging of Buncombe County
Location:
46 Sheffield Circle, Asheville, NC 28803, US
Mission Statement
The Council on Aging of Buncombe County promotes the independence, dignity and well-being of adults through service, education, and advocacy.
Description
The Council on Aging (COA) is a nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals age 60 and older. COA provides personal, caring support and assistance with the challenges of growing older. We provide referrals and help in learning the Medicare system, staying healthy and independent at home, and support for caregivers.
