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Adult Benefit Waiver Program

The attached flyer is pretty self explanatory. It is for very low income persons. It is very time limited. These openings seem to only occur every so often – once a year or more or less? Cheryl

The Department of Human Services

Open Enrollment for the Adult Benefit Waiver ABW/Plan A program APRIL 1-30, 2013

Plan A/ABW provides comprehensive health coverage-

 

including $1.00 co-pay for brand and generic prescription drugs.

Who is eligible for ABW/Plan A?

Adults age 19-64;

 

U.S. citizen or a legal resident in the U.S. for at least 5 years;

 

You have no income or very low income:

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$335 a month for a single person (or work income less than about $620 gross per month)

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$452 a month for a married couple (or work income less than about $750 gross per month)

 

Less than $3,000 in assets (exclude 1 car and home)

 

Where can I apply?

What do I need to enroll?

To submit a complete application, please bring:

1. Photo ID or a letter from a community agency saying where you live

2. Proof of income from the last consecutive 30 days

3. Most recent checking and/or savings account statement

4. Documentation of any other assets (exclude 1 car and home)

Do not submit your application until April 1, 2013

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Elder Abuse Media Campaign Launch

Elder Abuse media campaign launch

The campaign, “No Excuse for Elder Abuse,” is designed to empower every citizen to report suspected abuse and dissuade would-be perpetrators from taking advantage of our seniors.

 

 

What:              No Excuse for Elder Abuse Campaign Launch

 

When:             Wednesday, March 27, 2013

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

 

Where:            Michigan First Credit Union

27000 Evergreen Rd., Lathrup Village, MI

(North side of the I-696 service drive) click here for map

 

Who:               Participants representing elder interests in counties throughout southeast Michigan will include:

  • Gov. Rick Snyder (via video message)
  • Cynthia Canty, Michigan Radio (moderator)
  • Joseph A. Costello, Jr., Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, MonroeCounty
  • Brian L. Mackie, Prosecuting Attorney, WashtenawCounty
  • Derek Meinecke, 44th District Court Judge, City of Royal Oak, OaklandCounty
  • Eric J. Smith, Prosecuting Attorney, MacombCounty
  • John D. Tomlinson, Probate Judge, St. Clair County
  • William J. Vailliencourt, Prosecuting Attorney, LivingstonCounty
  • Kym L. Worthy, WayneCounty Prosecutor
  • Kaye Lani Rae Rafko-Wilson, RN, former Miss America/Miss Michigan and elder care advocate

 

RSVP:             Space is limited, so please click here or call 248-851-3578 to R.S.V.P. your attendance

 

The “No Excuse for Elder Abuse” campaign is made possible through the collaboration of Area Agency on Aging 1-B, Neighborhood Legal Services/Elder Law and AdvocacyCenter, Lakeshore Legal Aid, Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County, and Oakland Family Services, and is supported with funding from the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.

Katy Graham

Managing Attorney/Program Director

Elder Law and Advocacy Center

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan

12121 Hemingway

Redford, Michigan 48239

313/937-8291

kgraham@wcnls.org

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MI Choice Waiver

Hi,

Here is a flyer from Senior Alliance that gives information about the program to post for your members.

Lindsay

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Student Loan Forgiveness Info

See the link below:

http://studentaid.ed.gov/sites/default/files/public-service-loan-forgiveness.pdf

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Detroit Prescription Drug Discount Cards

Detroit residents can still save money on their prescriptions with a drug discount card available through the Detroit City Clerk’s office.

The free prescription drug discount cards provide an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs at participating pharmacies.  The prescription discount card is available to residents through the City of Detroit in collaboration with the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C.

Detroit residents have saved $550,000 through the City of Detroit Prescription Discount Card Program since program’s launch in March 2010, according to Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey.

The prescription discount card offers savings on prescription drugs to residents who do not have health insurance or a traditional benefits plan, or who have prescriptions that are not covered by insurance. The card is free to all Detroit residents, regardless of age, income or existing health insurance.

Residents may obtain a card from either of the City Clerk’s Offices listed below, or from participating CVS pharmacies located in Detroit.

●  City Clerk’s Office, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave. – Suite 200 ●  Department of Elections, 2978 W. Grand Blvd.

For more information, call (313) 224-3261.

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Alzheimer’s Association upcoming early stage programs!

Alzheimer’s Association upcoming early stage programs!

Hi everyone,

Attached are some upcoming programs we have in both March and May for individuals diagnosed in the early stages of memory loss and their caregivers. Please review the attached flyers and distribute to anyone you feel may benefit.

For more information or to register, please contact the 24/7 Harry L. Nelson Helpline at (800) 272-3900.


Sincerely,

Lisa Gardner, BSS, CDC

Family Services Program Coordinator
20300 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 100
Southfield, MI 48076
**Will be moving March 8th to: Mars Corporate Center, 25200 Telegraph Rd. Southfield, Mi 48033-2543, Suite 300
(direct) 248-996-1054
(24/7 Harry L. Nelson Helpline) (800) 272-3900
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Wayne County Sheriff’s “Shred-it-Day”

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office will partner with the U.S. Postal Service to host a FREE “Shred-it-Day” document shredding event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 on W. Hancock Street adjacent to Sheriff’s headquarters at 4747 Woodward, Detroit. 

Residential customers may bring up to four (4) boxes of personal identification information to be shredded at no cost.  PAPER ONLY (mail, bills, credit card statements, tax documents, etc.)

Metal, plastic or other objects mixed in will not be accepted.  No mail or documents for shredding will be accepted from businesses.

Customers should enter shredding area on W. Hancock at Woodward. They should have paper items stored in boxes or containers and be ready for quick drive up and drop off.

The Postal Service also will distribute free resources to help people protect their privacy, manage money and debt, avoid identity theft and steer clear of frauds and scams.

The event is part of National Consumer Protection Week.

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PATH Workshops in Oakland and Macomb

Sandra Cummings from AWBS called to make sure that SCs received information about the availability of PATH workshops in Oakland and Macomb Counties. Please see the attached flyer. Sandra’s number is 313-736-5574 or scummings@AWBS.org.

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Detroit Utility Assistance

From a former colleague:

I’ve become involved with the Wayne Metro Community Action Agency & learned that they are coordinating the monies available for Detroit residents in need of utility assistance.

You may be aware of the money available but if not, Kevin Kinney (kkinney@waynemetro.org) can help.  He told me you can call him directly at 734 955-6752.

I hope this is useful to you

 

Susan Powers

Early Learning Resource Center Coordinator

Starfish Family Services

(734) 728-3400 ext 3161

www.starfishonline.org


	
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Healthy Choices, Healthy Living at Flat Rock Towers!

Diane Crawford and Victoria Haltom, service coordinators at LaBelle Tower, agreed to lend a hand at Flat Rock Towers! This month, Crawford and Haltom are presenting their Healthy Choices, Healthy Living workshop at FRT. Thanks for helping me out!

Their flyer, which was created by Victoria Haltom is attached. I also created invites for each member using PowerPoint, which is also attached.

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Workshop Invites

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