Benefits Navigator is a volunteer program established to train volunteers to help older adults and persons with disabilities access benefits they need for economic security and well being.

The program  has over 300 trained volunteers to provide counseling and assistance on public benefits. Volunteers must participate in an intensive  training and receive annual updates. The training focuses on Medicaid, MQB (or Medicare-Aid), Social Security, Food Stamps, and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program.

For more information on the program contact Heather Burkhardt, 2101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2101 or (919) 733-8400.

 

 

Last updated - November 28, 2007