Other Professional Services (Legal) allow for the provision of professional and consultant services rendered by members of particular professions licensed and/or qualified to offer such services by local governing authorities
Such services may include:
Legal services provided to and/or on behalf of the individual living with HIV and involving legal matters related to or arising from their HIV disease, including:
Assistance with public benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Interventions necessary to ensure access to eligible benefits, including discrimination or breach of confidentiality litigation as it relates to services eligible for funding under the RWHAP
Preparation of:
Healthcare power of attorney
Durable powers of attorney
Living wills
Permanency planning to help clients/families make decisions about the placement and care of minor children after their parents/caregivers are deceased or are no longer able to care for them, including:
Social service counseling or legal counsel regarding the drafting of wills or delegating powers of attorney.