PSA: Inclement Weather-Related Closings
The Elder Law of Michigan’s Lansing Office is closed today, Friday, February 9, 2018, due to inclement weather. Continue reading PSA: Inclement Weather-Related Closings
Category: Legal
Steelworkers Pension Trust alleges it is owed more than $112 million in withdrawal liability payments
Via PennRecord By Louie Torres PITTSBURGH – A nonprofit, multiemployer benefit pension plan alleges a New York private holding company and its subsidiaries failed to pay withdrawal liability payments. Steelworkers Pension Trust by Daniel A. Bosh filed a complaint on Jan. 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania against The Renco Group Inc., Ilshar Capital LLC, Blue Turtles Inc., Unarco Material … Continue reading Steelworkers Pension Trust alleges it is owed more than $112 million in withdrawal liability payments
Information for Persons Seeking Residency in Michigan Nursing Homes
By David Jones, Volunteer Hotline Attorney Nursing Homes are regulated jointly by the federal and State of Michigan governments. The federal government certifies nursing homes as eligible for Medicare and Medicaid payments. The State licenses all nursing homes. Each has statutes and regulations/rules concerning this regulation. Each has useful websites. Below I discuss the main governmental websites and some nongovernmental websites. The federal government has a key website through which … Continue reading Information for Persons Seeking Residency in Michigan Nursing Homes
Do Not Call registrations don’t expire
Via Federal Trade Commission By Amy Hebert Someone pretending to be from the FTC is sending out fake emails telling people that their Do Not Call registration is expiring. The emails use the FTC’s logo and send people to a phony Do Not Call website to register their numbers again. Don’t buy it. Do Not Call registrations never expire. Once you add a number to … Continue reading Do Not Call registrations don’t expire
Scammers impersonate the Social Security Administration
Via Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information By Ari Lazarus Your Social Security number is an important key for an identity thief. Scammers want it, and they think of all sorts of ways to trick you into giving it away. Here at the Federal Trade Commission, we’re getting reports about calls from scammers claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. They say there’s been a … Continue reading Scammers impersonate the Social Security Administration
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Kim Hill, Economic Security Client Services Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is widely regarded as one of the most famous leaders in the modern Civil Rights Movement. He was not only an intelligent and inspirational speaker, but also an advocate for economic, social, and racial equality. His non-violent resistance and protest practices were born from his Christian upbringing and Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings on peace. During the course of his short life, he had several profoundly … Continue reading Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Michigan Elder Coordinating Council Justice News
By Ron Tatro, Vice President ELDER ABUSE & LEGISLATURE The 2017-2018 legislative season is in full swing. Legislators listen to their constituents, hear their concerns, and many times introduce new bills into the legislature to address those concerns. A frequently expressed area of concern relates to the treatment of seniors and elder abuse. During this season both the House and Senate have introduced a wide … Continue reading Michigan Elder Coordinating Council Justice News
Concrete Coring Co. Inc. alleged to have failed to pay contributions
Via Pen Record By Louie Torres HARRISBURG – A Butler-headquartered business is alleged to have failed to remit contributions to a union and two of its funds. Laborers Local Union 158, Laborers Local Union 158 Health and Welfare Fund and Laborers Local Union 158 Pension Fund filed a complaint on Dec. 6 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania against Concrete … Continue reading Concrete Coring Co. Inc. alleged to have failed to pay contributions
‘Tis the Season to Think About Estate Planning
By Christine Steinmetz, J.D., Hotline Attorney The holiday season is a busy time for everyone. We are decorating homes, preparing meals, baking cookies, visiting loved ones, and buying gifts for others. One thing we often overlook is taking care of others by having our estate plan in place. People often wait to call an attorney for estate planning documents before going on a big trip or having major surgery. However, this is the … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season to Think About Estate Planning
Medicare Open Enrollment Period Ends Thursday, December 8, 2017
Via National Council on Aging The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is an annual period of time (October 15 through December 7) when current Medicare users can choose to re-evaluate part of their Medicare coverage (their Medicare Advantage and/or Part D plan) and compare it against all the other plans on the market. After re-evaluating, if you find a plan that is a better fit for … Continue reading Medicare Open Enrollment Period Ends Thursday, December 8, 2017