Resources - Advanced Benefits Consulting ~ Benefits Planning Assistance

Resources for People with Disabilities
Social Security Administration (SSA)
* Toll Free: 1-800-772-1213
* Field Office Locator: https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp
* How to set up a ssa.gov account: https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/assets/materials/EN-05-10378.pdf
* Ticket to Work in ASL: https://choosework.ssa.gov/library/finding-your-path-to-employment-ASL-video
Centers for Independent Living (CIL)
* Free help with applications for Social Security, Medicaid and Public Assistance
* Peer support groups
Life skills training
Arizona CILs: https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory-results/AZ
Colorado CILs: https://coloradosilc.org/independent-living-center-locator/
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Free help with employment, job coaching and education
Arizona: https://des.az.gov/services/employment/rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitation-vr
Colorado: dvr.colorado.gov/
Protection and Advocacy Agencies
* Free legal assistance
* Get assistance with overpayment/underpayment of benefits
Get help with discrimination cases
AZ Disability Law: https://www.azdisabilitylaw.org/
Disability Law Colorado: https://disabilitylawco.org/
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): https://www.eeoc.gov/
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): https://www.ada.gov/
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Arizona Medicare: https://des.az.gov/services/older-adults/medicare-assistance
Arizona Medicaid: https://www.azahcccs.gov/shared/AHCCCScontacts.html
Colorado Medicare: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EGKEIWrXEigmxS0ORockVwO8aAxDXuAZ/view
Colorado Medicaid: https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/
DB101
General Benefits Guide
Arizona: https://az.db101.org/
Colorado: https://co.db101.org/