The Senior Legal Assistance Program was created to be the hallmark and champion for justice by empowering, defending, and protecting vulnerable older adults with direct resources. Seniors and their families, often face an array of challenges and need help weighing all of the options to make the best decisions possible.
What does the program offer?
The Senior Legal Assistance program provides access to legal advice, counseling and representation to older Marylanders. In addition, legal support to local Ombudsmen, Health Insurance Counselors, and Public Guardianship managers.
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) contract with local attorneys and law centers to provide services to older Marylanders. Priority is given to issues involving the following:
- Income maintenance
- Nutrition
- Public/Disability Benefits
- Health Care
- Protective Services
- Abuse
- Housing
- Utilities
- Consumer Protection
- Employment
- Age Discrimination/Civil Rights
- Advocacy for Institutionalized person
Who is eligible?
Any resident of Maryland who is 60 years of age and older or said caregiver of that person.
How much is the cost for legal assistance?
There is no cost for legal assistance with priority issues. Please note that preference is given to older adults with the greatest economic or social need.
Who do you contact for legal assistance?
7 SOURCES OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS
