You're entitled: the benefits counseling program

Marty Kraushar and his experiences in providing benefits counseling for PWAC for the past year are described. The program is part of the Advocacy Counseling for Entitlement Services (ACES), which is part of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Volunteers go through an extensive six-week training program to learn about various entitlement services and how to obtain them. ACES volunteers are placed in hospitals, nursing homes, and social service agencies, and act as advocates for patients who may not understand the bureaucratic process involved in entitlement. Contact information for the program is provided, along with a summary of AIDS-related benefits and programs.