Legal and Financial Issues

On Lok Lifeways (408) 535-4600

www.onloklifeways.org On Lok Lifeways is a comprehensive health plan that provides long-term care for eligible seniors living in San Francisco, Fremont, Newark, Union City, Santa Clara County (including Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and San Martin). Certain eligibility requirements must be met.

Senior Medi-Benefits (888) 789-4589

www.seniormedi-benefits.org Senior Medi-Benefits is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the older adult population, veterans and disabled by providing accurate and timely information and actionable intelligence regarding long term care, MediCal eligibility, and financial considerations. For recipients of SSI-Medical, receiving an inheritance or lump sum entry payment they may be able to set up a special needs pooled trust and not lose their benefits.

Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213

www.ssa.gov Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) provides basic financial protection to workers and their families in the event of loss of income due to disability. You can receive SSD benefits at any age. To apply, call your local Social Security Office. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly financial assistance to very low income individuals age 65+, the blind and the disabled. Contact the Social Security Office for more information.

San Mateo County (800) 772-1213

San Mateo: (650) 579-4541

Santa Clara County

South San Jose: (408) 224-8200

San Jose: (866) 331-2235 Legal and Financial Services

Elder abuse and mistreatment can involve physical abuse, financial abuse, neglect, or emotional or psychological abuse. It may mean that someone is deprived of food, clothing, or medication. It could involve threats, isolation or even abandonment. When you see any form of abuse, you should call one of the following numbers for help. These resources can also assist with other legal issues.

Adult Protective Services of SC County (800) 414-2002

www.santaclaracounty.org Other languages: Spanish.

Bay Area Legal Aid Legal Aid Advice Line (800) 551-5554

www.baylegal.org Provides free legal services to low-income residents of Santa Clara County. Specializes in tenant/landlord issues, housing discrimination, public benefits, and family law. Other languages: Spanish.

Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County

(800) 381-8898 or (650) 558-0915 www.legalaidsmc.org Provides help with legal problems relating to Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medi-Cal, general assistance, landlord/ tenant problems, consumer and debt collection related problems, elder abuse, Durable Powers of Attorney for health care, guardianships, and disabilities. Other languages: Spanish.

Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County

www.legalaidsociety.org Handles fair housing, housing discrimination, family law, and immigration legalization for low–income individuals. Other languages: Spanish.

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Senior Adults Legal Assistance

408-295-5991 (Central Office)

650-969-8656 (For North County Residents) 408-847-7252 (For South County Residents)

www.sala.org SALA provides free legal services and community education to Santa Clara County residents who are age 60 or older. There is no income eligibility qualification. Other language: Spanish.

Seniors At Home (Jewish Family and Children’s Services) (650) 688-3070

www.seniorsathome.org Professionals help seniors pay bills, deposit checks, and process medical claims and file tax forms. Staff can act as trustees or conservators of estate, or on a Durable Power of Attorney as needed.

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