Description:
Elder Law Center of the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups is a leading......
provider of legal information and resources for the elderly. As a Public interest law firm, the ELC provides quality legal assistance to elders and their affiliates through direct representation, workshops and publications.
Attorneys and other professionals meet the needs of elders through a variety of programs such as:
Benefit Specialist Program: ELC attorneys supervise Benefit Specialists in 65 of Wisconsin's 72 counties. Elder Financial Empowerment Project: Provides support ,advocacy,referral and legal assistance to elder victims of financial abuse.
The Pension Rights Project utilizes a network of professional resources to assist elders with pension-related issues. Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center: serves as a statewide clearinghouse providing information about guardianship, protective placements and advance directives.
Medicare Integrity Project: Wisconsin's SMP: educates consumers about how to identify and report Medicare and Medicaid error, waste, fraud and abuse. Medicare Prescription Drug Information Center: provides counseling and outreach on prescription drug benefits for Wisconsin Medicare beneficiaries.
Medicare Integrity Project Volunteers: Trains and supports volunteers, aged 60 or older, to assist their peers in combating Medicare fraud,abuse and misuse. Friends of the Elder Law Center: This program enables the Elder Law Center to expand to meet the growing legal needs of Wisconsin's elders.