Government
AM/AA care coordinators assist clients with a variety of referrals.
They help clients determine their eligibility for State & Federal programs, assist in the application process, refer clients to local providers when appropriate through extensive inter-agency networking and advocacy for clients. This networking includes working with agencies which provide the following services:
- Disease Intervention Specialists for accessing and informing past and present partners
- SSI, SSDI Social Security programs
- Medicare/Medicaid program
- Visiting nurse service/ Hospice care service
- Food Stamp Program
- Health Insurance Assistance Programs (HIAP)
- Psychological referral and testing services
- Support groups
- Medical testing and services (i.e. physician/dental referral)
- Substance Abuse Program
- Pharmaceutical emergency meditation, trials and compassionate use programs
- Housing Programs: Rental Assistance Programs (HOPWA) & HUD Housing
- Emergency medical, rental, utility, transportation assistance