Benefit Program Eligibility

Religious institutions are eligible to participate in various government and employment-based benefit programs. Christian Brothers Services (CBS) advisors can assess your eligibility to ensure you are fully taking advantage of those programs. You can use our services on a short-term consulting basis or outsource the management of all benefit enrollments to our expert consultants.

Our Benefit Program Eligibility Services

CBS offers a variety of services related to participation in various benefit programs. Services include, but are not limited to:

  • Education on program scope, eligibility, and financial impact

  • Exploration of why it is ethical for religious organizations to participate in benefit programs

  • Audit of current programs and eligibility for additional participation

  • Analysis of the financial impact of expanded participation

  • Oversight of the organization’s in-house Benefit Eligibility Coordinator

  • Management of the entire benefit enrollment process

  • Assistance with enrollment in employment-based coverage, Medicare Supplement programs, and other benefits

  • Assistance with obtaining Medical Debit Cards for members of the institute

  • Management of medical bill processing

  • Telephone support services

Benefit Programs for Religious Organizations

We help members understand various government and employment-based benefit programs including:

  • Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  • Medicare A, B and D

  • Medicaid

  • Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

  • Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)

  • Qualified Individuals (QI-1)

  • Low Income Subsidy (LIS or "Extra Help") Program for Medicare D

  • PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)