Public Benefits Unit
Helping People Obtain and Preserve Necessities of Life
CLS helps people obtain and preserve necessities of life including AHCCCS Healthcare coverage, Social Security disability benefits, Nutrition Assistance and Cash Assistance.
Did You Know?
$623,307.00
2018 financial outcome for individuals
810,525
Arizonans accessing Nutrition Assistance
1,880,611
Households insured by AHCCCS
Typical Public Benefits Issues
In order to improve and maintain the stability of families and individuals, CLS places a high priority on cases and matters in which members of our client community are denied access to vital healthcare services and essential economic supports. Individuals seeking legal assistance regarding these types of issues may receive services ranging from resource referrals to formal representation at administrative hearings or court.
Social Security Disability
Nutrition Assistance
Healthcare
Cash Assistance
How to Appeal a DES denial or termination of AHCCCS Healthcare coverage
AHCCCS Appeal
How to appeal a denial or termination from the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)
ALTCS Appeal
How to appeal a DES decision about Cash Assistance or Nutrition Assistance
Cash Assistance and Nutrition Assistance Appeal
How to appeal a denial or termination of Social Security disability benefits
Social Security Denial or Termination
What to do if you receive a Social Security benefit overpayment notice
Social Security Overpayment
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Please email us at info@clsaz.org
FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions.
CLS advocates on behalf of individuals and families who have been denied coverage or services, or face reductions in services, through state healthcare insurance programs administered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), and the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS). These programs include: Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), DES Division of Developmental Disabilities services (DDD), and behavioral health services.
CLS offers legal assistance to Arizonans who have been denied access to essential economic supports. Areas of focus include Social Security disability benefits, Cash Assistance and Nutrition Assistance. We also offer assistance in matters such as Social Security overpayments, Nutrition Assistance overpayments, and other issues stemming from these programs.
Additional service information
Click on the following links for additional information:
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Resources & Information
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Social Security Disability Benefits
The Social Security Administration’s online overview of disability benefits
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Health-e-Arizona PLUS
Apply online for AHCCCS Healthcare and Nutrition Assistance using Health-e-Arizona Plus.
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Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)
DES promotes the safety, well-being, and self sufficiency of children, adults, and families.