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 come to DRC’s Group Orientation or call Lupe Gracian @ (562) 427-1000 ext. 121

The following is a brief description of the service:

• Provide information on benefit entitlements and eligibility requirements.
• Give assistance to consumers on completing benefit applications.
• Give assistance to consumers who are having difficulty receiving and/or maintaining their benefits.
• Provide training for self-representation at the initial application, and appeal hearing level for SSA. Also, provide training on self-advocacy.

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

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

Benefits Advocate

Lupe Gracian, Email: ggracian@drcinc.org

Richard Hernandez, Email: rhernandez@drcinc.org