Navigating Healthcare & Insurance – Help understanding Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance options.
Emotional Support & Counseling – Coping with chronic illness, disability, or life transitions.
Care Coordination & Planning – Assistance with medical appointments, home care, and rehabilitation.
Connecting to Community Resources – Access to financial aid, housing assistance, meal programs, and transportation.
Advance Care Planning – Guidance on living wills, power of attorney, and end-of-life care decisions.
Benefits of Medical Social Worker
Emotional and Psychological Support
Helps patients and families cope with illness, injury, grief, and life transitions.
Care Coordination
Connects patients with community resources, home health services, financial assistance, and other essential supports.
Crisis Intervention
Provides immediate support during emotional or medical crises, helping stabilize situations quickly.
Advocacy for Patients and Families
Ensures patients' needs and wishes are understood and respected across the healthcare team.
Assistance with Advance Care Planning
Guides patients through living wills, healthcare directives, and end-of-life care planning.
