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Here’s Application for Mi-CAP!! New Mi-CAP food program gives $171 monthly

By on February 18, 2015 in Front Page Announcement Only

Some Members may have received an application for Mi-CAP, it’s only for members with SSI as their only income source, and no open Bridge card case. SCs can inform members about this great program that provides $171, monthly, on their Bridge cards. One of our members was advised by DHS to have his Bridge card closed, and apply for the Mi-CAP. If they have an open regular Bridge benefit, they will not qualify. They will have a new worker, in Lansing, and I hear it only takes 2 weeks to open the case. I hope to have a copy of the DHS-513 Mi-CAP application, soon, to post, unless DHS wants their workers to complete applications. Here is some information about applying and attached flyers and reminder cards that you can use if you want. (Don’t forget to replace my and Kenny’s contact information with your own!!!)  I couldn’t attach the flyer and reminder cards, so email me if you may want them and I’ll be happy to email them to you. Referrals to MICAP:. The DHS local offices may refer an individual to MiCAP. The DHS-513, MiCAP Application, must be completed and signed by an indi-vidual, then sent to the MiCAP unit at: MiCAP PO Box 30784 Lansing, MI 48909-4561 Applications may also be faxed to MiCAP at 517-335-6454

 

MiCAP sent the application, so here it is for you to save to your Microsoft Word!!!

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SSI, Poverty Rates, and THAW Eligibility Rates

By on January 30, 2014 in Resources

SSI INCOME UPDATES for 2014

 

SSI monthly payments increase to $721.

Married couples who both receive SSI

Will see their joint benefits increase to $1082.

 

POVERTY RATES for 2014

 

Household Size      100%             133%             150%

 

            1                      11,490          15,282          17,235

            2                      15,510          20,628          23,265

            3                      19,530          29,575          29,295

            4                      23,550          31,222          35,325

 

           

THAW  ELIGIBILITY

 

  • The balance on the account can’t

Exceed $5000 for combined accounts or

$2000 for a single account

  • Household income must be at or

Below 150% of the poverty level

  • Applicant must have a valid ID
  • Account has a past due balance, shut

off notice, disconnected service or immediate

need for deliverable fuel

  • Applicant must have paid $225 on a

single account or $450 on combined accounts

within the past 6 months

  •  The account must be in the applicant’s

name who must live at the service address

  •  Account must be residential, not commercial
  • Applicant must pay unauthorized usage charges
  • A bill or invoice is required for deliverable fuel

vendors

 

Information source for all articles: 

Oakland County Welfare Rights Org/Ann Kraemer

-By Ann Kraemer

 

 

 

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Social Security Representative Payment Program

By on May 23, 2013 in Reference Information, Social Security

Social Security’s Representative Payment Program provides financial management for the Social Security and SSI payments of our beneficiaries who are incapable of managing their Social Security or SSI payments. If you are concerned that someone you know becomes incapable of managing or directing the management of his or her benefits, please call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to request an appointment to discuss your concerns.

Generally, we look for family or friends to serve as representative payees.

When friends or family are not able to serve as payees, Social Security looks for qualified organizations to be representative payees.

 

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Social Security Michigan Updates

By on September 5, 2012 in Reference Information, Social Security
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Vonda VanTil
Public Affairs Specialist
Social Security
3045 Knapp St NE
Grand Rapids MI 49525
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