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A Practical Guide to Benefits Advocacy, 2nd Revised Edition

"A Practical Guide to Benefits Advocacy, 2nd Revised Edition" is an introduction to benefits programs most commonly used by people with mental illness. These include SSI, SSDI, Medicare, and Medicaid. This guide is designed for case managers, employment specialists, vocational rehabilitation specialists, and other service providers and advocates who who want to learn the basics of benefits, so they can help people make more informed choices about their financial futures. Learn how to help people manage their benefits and pursue their employment dreams.

This document includes the following:

  • Description of benefits programs
  • Worksheets
  • Handouts to be used with recipients of services and benefits
  • Links to other useful information

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  • 100 pages
  • Includes worksheets, handouts, web resources, artwork for binder
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The Center for Evidence-Based Practices at Case Western Reserve University offers consultation and training about Benefits Advocacy and Planning for organizations that serve people diagnosed with mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders.

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CITATION

Title: A Practical Guide to Benefits Advocacy, 2nd Revised Edition
Author(s): Steve Shober, BS, LSW, WIP
Publication Year: 2017
Issue #: 2nd Revised Edition
Publisher City: Cleveland, Ohio
Publisher Name: Center for Evidence-Based Practices, Case Western Reserve University

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  • A Practical Guide to Benefits Advocacy, 2nd Revised Edition

    $0, Free PDF sample / Printed copies available / This resource is a must-have introduction to SSI, SSDI, Medicare, and Medicaid—benefits programs most commonly used by people diagnosed with mental illness. Learn to help clients make more informed choices about their financial futures. Help them manage their benefits and pursue their employment dreams. Designed for providers of mental health services, family members, and other advocates.

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