GLITC Aging & Disability Services

GLITC Aging & Disability Services They identify a process to apply for the benefits, assist in the application process, and assist in the appeals process.

The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) Aging & Disability Services provides technical support for Tribal Aging Units for Wisconsin Tribes, and employs staff to support ADRC services. GLITC Aging & Disability Services provides technical support for Tribal Aging Units for Wisconsin Tribes, and employs staff to support ADRC services.

• The GLITC Disability Benefit Specialist (DBS) are trained

to determine which benefits Tribal Members (ages 18 through 59) may be entitled. Typical programs that reviewed are: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Medicare, Food Share and Veterans Benefits. The DBS serve all 11 Tribes through their contract health service delivery areas (CHSDA).

• The GLITC Aging and Disability Resource Specialist (ADRS) serves Lac du Flambeau Tribe and the Sokaogon Tribe to ensure that Tribal Members receive culturally appropriate information on aging and disability resources and are able to comfortably and effectively access long term care programs and services.

• The GLITC Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) serve Lac du Flambeau and Sokaogon Tribal Members by providing information and assistance to adults with memory or cognitive concerns, or who have been given a dementia diagnosis. They also work with Tribal staff to equip them to provide appropriate, competent and sensitive support to people with dementia and their caregivers.

• The GLITC Elder Benefit Specialist (EBS) provides assistance and advocacy for Tribal Elders (typically age 55 and older) in Wisconsin with their private and government benefits including: Medicare, Social Security, Medical Assistance, Consumer problems, Housing issues, supportive home services and Veteran’s benefits. The GLITC EBS is assigned to serve the six Ojibwe Tribes and the Forest County Potawatomi.

• The Tribal Technical Assistance Center Administration (TTAC) provides culturally appropriate and Tribal-specific technical assistance to the 11 Wisconsin Tribal Aging Units funded through the Older Americans Act. TTAC serves as a liaison to the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. (GWAAR), the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), the State Office on Aging and Wisconsin Judicare, Inc., sharing information, communicating ideas and concerns and problem solving. The TTAC facilitates the Wisconsin Tribal Aging Directors Association.

• The Tribal Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) assists Tribal Elders through trained volunteers to help educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries in the fight against health care fraud.

Healthy Summer Food Resources for you to explore. Reach out to your local Tribal Benefit Specialists and community Triba...
06/10/2026

Healthy Summer Food Resources for you to explore. Reach out to your local Tribal Benefit Specialists and community Tribal ADRS for assistance.

06/09/2026

The Summer 2026 edition of The SMP Scoop is now available online! Inside this issue, you'll find valuable information to help Wisconsin Medicare beneficiaries protect themselves from fraud, errors, and abuse, along with updates, tips, and resources from Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol.

Take a few minutes to check it out and share it with friends, family members, caregivers, and anyone who could benefit from staying informed about Medicare fraud prevention. Read the latest issue at: https://www.smpwi.org/

06/03/2026

Scammers will use a lot of tactics to get your Medicare number, so be aware of their tricks. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

⚠️ Scam Alert ⚠️
06/01/2026

⚠️ Scam Alert ⚠️

If you open a letter with a plastic Medicare card in it, don't "activate it." This is a scam. Medicare is not sending plastic Medicare cards. Report this to the SMP.

Please make a note when Jamie, Tribal Elder Benefit Specialist will be in your community. She will be available to answe...
06/01/2026

Please make a note when Jamie, Tribal Elder Benefit Specialist will be in your community. She will be available to answer questions. To schedule a one-on-one appointment, please call 715-661-8702.

One of the best tools to find Medicare fraud is checking your Medicare Summary Notices for discrepancies. We have FREE "...
05/28/2026

One of the best tools to find Medicare fraud is checking your Medicare Summary Notices for discrepancies. We have FREE "My Health Care Trackers" to help you keep track of your medical appointments and compare!
Contact us at 715-588-3324 to find out how to get your tracker.

Today!
05/28/2026

Today!

Reminder: Register for the ACL Caregiver AI Prize Challenge informational webinar: The Caregiver Experience on Thursday, May 28, 3-4:30 p.m. ET.

Hear from family caregivers and direct support professionals about the national trends and real-world challenges facing caregivers and the direct care workforce, and how AI-enabled solutions may help address those needs.

Learn about the challenge’s frequently asked questions, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and key dates and next steps.

Learn more and register: https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/acl-caregiver-ai-prize-challenge-informational-webinar-caregiver

This is a quick explanation of how Social Security decides if you qualify for disability benefits. For more information ...
05/26/2026

This is a quick explanation of how Social Security decides if you qualify for disability benefits. For more information and if you have questions, contact your Tribal Disability Benefit Specialist.

Tribal Disability Benefit Specialists provide benefit counseling for Tribal Members 17.5 to 59 years of age. They can he...
05/20/2026

Tribal Disability Benefit Specialists provide benefit counseling for Tribal Members 17.5 to 59 years of age. They can help with: Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, Medical Assistance, Medicare, FoodShare, etc.

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2932 Highway 47 N
Lac Du Flambeau, WI
54538

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+17155883324

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