SENIORS

SMRLS represents people 60 years or older with a focus on those in greatest social and economic need. Although we do not apply a means test for Seniors representation, we direct our representation to those most in need.

If you are a senior and have a problem with Social Security's SSI program, Medical Assistance, or have a nursing home or other matter, we may be able to help.

CASES WE NORMALLY HANDLE

RESOURCES

  • Benefits: Food Stamps (SNAP), Medical Assistance (MA), Social Security Disability, Personal Care Assistance (PCA)

  • Housing: Eviction, Subsidized Housing, Reasonable Accomodations of disabilities

  • Elder Abuse 

  • Assisted Living Termination and Nursing Home Discharge

  • Health Care Directives (advice only)

  • Debt Collection/Garnishment

  • Utility Shut-offs

Program Funding

SMRLS Senior Law work is supported with funds provided  by the Older Americans Act, through the regional Boards on Aging. These include: the Metropolitan Area Agency on AgingSoutheastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging, and Minnesota River Area Agency On Aging.