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Legal Aid Service of Broward County

Ryan White Screening/Representation

491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317

Distance: 9 Miles

(954) 358-5635

Website

http://www.browardlegalaid.org

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Service Details

Service Description

Provides representation for Ryan White-eligible clients in Advance Directives and Estate Planning (Designation of Health Care Surrogate, Living Will, Financial Power of Attorney, and Last Will Testament) and Public Benefits (Unemployment Compensation/Florida Reemployment assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) / Food Stamps, Social Security Disability (SSD) & Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare & Medicaid). Advice/consultations (not representation) may also be available in other areas of the law, such as consumer debt and discrimination.

Features

  • CDBG Eligible Referral
    • Yes 
  • Languages other than English
    • Haitian Creole 
    • Spanish 

Eligibility

Before receiving legal assistance, clients must be current with their Ryan White Part A eligibility (Broward County resident, household income 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL), documentation of HIV status). Contact the Centralized Intake and Eligibility program at (954) 566-1417 for more information and become eligible for all County Ryan White services, including legal services.

Application Instructions

Because of the eligibility documentation required, immediate appointments upon walk-in are not generally available. Potential clients may walk in and complete an application for services from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM and a follow-up appointment will be scheduled or call Legal Aid's office at (954) 736-2492 to schedule an appointment. Home or hospital visits can be arranged in extraordinary circumstances.

Required documents: Driver's license Proo of address Referral form

Fees

No fee.

Area Served

Broward County

Websites

Last Update

12/19/2023