Persons with questions regarding available benefits or programs, or who need help accessing benefits may contact a benefits counselor at 817-258-8125.

Issues commonly addressed include Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs, Medicare supplemental policies, long term care insurance, QMB/SLMB, disputes over hospital bills, Food Stamps and other programs people want to access.

Benefits counselors now have the authority to assist with the
preparation of advanced directives, including:
• Medical Power of Attorney
• Directives to Physicians
• Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) forms
• Designation of Guardian Before Need Arises

This assistance is free of charge.