Benefits Advisement

SILO recognizes that the following Benefit Advisement services are needed to assist individuals in understanding the impact of their income and assets on their state and federal benefits.

Individuals are provided a comprehensive consultation on the range of benefit programs such as:

• Supplemental Security Income, SSI
•  Social Security Disability Insurance, SSDI
•  Medicaid
•  Medicare

The Benefit Advisor reviews other benefits commonly received by individuals such as:

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, TANF
• Home Energy Assistance Program, HEAP
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP
• Housing
• Childcare needs
• Financial Aid Benefits (FAFSA, PELL, and Student Loans)
• Health Insurance through NYS DOH Marketplace
• Unemployment
• Workman’s Compensation
• NYS Temporary Disability

                                                                        Each of these benefit programs have criteria for initial or continued coverage.
                                              This service provides the individual with information and tools necessary to make informed choices towards their goal of                                                                                                          self- sufficiency and financial well-being.

                                                                           If you have questions regarding Benefits Advisement contact:
                                                                                                   Brian McIlvain  (631) 880-7929