Why You Should Attend

This training is designed to equip attorneys with a sharper understanding of the substantive law, strategies, procedures, and best practices relevant to their representation of low-income clients who seek government benefits such as public assistance and benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  These necessary benefits can be difficult to access for many eligible applicants due to the complex rules governing public benefits.  Attend this program to learn about eligibility criteria, special rules, the fair hearing process, Article 78 proceedings, and recent developments.

What You Will Learn

Strategies, procedures, and best practices relevant to the representation of low-income clients who seek public assistance
A focus on the HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) eligible population
Eligibility rules for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) including the rules for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD)
Public benefits rules pertaining to victims of domestic violence
Rules regarding transgender Medicaid recipients
Strategies and procedures for representing clients at public benefits fair hearings and in Article 78 proceedings
Who Should Attend

All attorneys interested in helping low-income clients will benefit from attending this program.

Cost: FREE

PLI Group Discounts

Groups of 4-14 from the same organization, all registering at the same time, for a PLI program scheduled for presentation at the same site, are entitled to receive a group discount. For further discount information, please contact membership@pli.edu or call (800) 260-4PLI.

PLI Can Arrange Group Viewing to Your Firm

Contact the Groupcasts Department via email at groupcasts@pli.edu for more details.

Cancellations

All cancellations received 3 business days prior to the program will be refunded 100%. If you do not cancel within the allotted time period, payment is due in full. You may substitute another individual to attend the program at any time.