Government Program Eligibility Interviewers decide whether people who apply to receive government assistance like welfare, unemployment benefits, and social security are eligible for that assistance.
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- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
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What do they typically do
- Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data to check for completeness and accuracy and to determine eligibility status
- Answer applicants' questions about benefits and claim procedures
- Keep records of assigned cases, and prepare required reports
- Start procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate assistance, or refer applicants to other agencies for assistance
- Check with employers or other references to verify answers and obtain further information
- Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights
- Interview and investigate applicants for public assistance to gather information that is pertinent to their applications
- Interview benefits recipients at specific intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits
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- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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