Advocacy

Information and assistance, recommendations, and options counseling for persons with disabilities or persons age 60+.

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

Website: https://www.aarp.org/
Services: A national organization serving the needs of people age 50 and older through advocacy, research, and consumer information.
222 W Washineton Ave # 600
Madison WI 53703
800-424-3410
888-687-2277

Wisconsin Legislative Hotline

Website: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/About/Contact
Be an advocate for older adult issues. Call this toll-free number to express your opinion to your state legislator regarding any State of Wisconsin legislative issue.
Senate
P.O. Box 7882
Madison WI 53707
800-362-9472
800-228-2115 (TTY)
Assembly
P.O. Box 8952
Madison WI 53708
800-362-9472
800-228-2115 (TTY)
Governor
P.O. Box 7863
Madison WI 53707
800-362-9472
800-228-2115 (TTY)

Benefit Specialists Programs

Disability Benefit Specialist (Age 18-59)

Website: http://www.adrcofthenorthwoods.org/
Services: The Disability Benefit Specialist can assist adults age 18-59 with physical and/or developmental disabilities by providing information and counseling regarding benefit programs, including eligibility assessment, application assistance, and appeals process.
100 W Keenan St
Rhinelander WI 54501
800-699-6704

Elder Benefit Specialist (Age 60+)

Services: The Elder Benefit Specialist can assist adults age 60 years and older by providing information and counseling regarding benefit programs (Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Insurance, etc.), including eligibility assessments, application assistance, and the appeals process.
100 W Keenan St
Rhinelander WI 54501
715-369-6170
800-379-7499

Ombudsman

Christy Daley -The Board on Aging & Long Term Care Northern Regional Ombudsman

Website: http://longtermcare.wi.gov/
Services: The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program protects the human and civil rights of people and responds to complaints and problems of residents or recipients of long-term care such as nursing homes, community based residential facilities, and services of the community options programs. Email: [email protected]
1402 Pankratz St Ste 111
Madison WI 53704-4001
715-833-5360
800-815-0015

Disability Rights Wisconsin

Website: http://www.disabilityrightswi.org/
Family Care Advocacy Services for persons ages 18-59. Persons age 18-59 who have questions or concerns about Family Care participation are asked to contact the Family Care Ombudsman Program at Disability Rights Wisconsin.
Locations in Madison, Menasha, Milwaukee, and Rice Lake
800-928-8778
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