Benefits Education and Advocacy

Benefits Education, Individual and Systems Advocacy

• Information and workshops on self-advocacy and public entitlements: SSI, SSDI, Medi-Cal, and Medicare.
• Assistance in benefit application and appeals

Need to apply for Social Security benefits?

We suggest that all interested parties call Lupe Gracian @ (562) 427-1000 ext. 121

The following is a brief description of the service:

• Information on benefit programs, eligibility requirements, and public entitlements.
• Benefit options counseling to help individuals understand their choices and make informed decisions.
• Self-advocacy guidance to help consumers understand their rights and navigate barriers to accessing or maintaining benefits.
• Self-advocacy training and education to build knowledge and skills for effective self-advocacy.
• Education on the Social Security application and appeals process.
• Referrals to appropriate agencies or legal representatives when specialized assistance or legal representation is needed.

Workshops on “Benefits & Advocacy” are held every two to three months.

For more information call (562) 427-1000 ext. 121

Benefits Counselor: Lupe Gracian, Email: ggracian@drcinc.org

Systems Change Advocate: Richard Hernandez, Email: rhernandez@drcinc.org