Maintenance to the building is likely to take place in the AM. The Lansing office will open at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Continue reading PSA: Elder Law of Michigan’s Lansing office open at 1pm
By: Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Question: Can I delay my retirement benefits and receive benefits as a spouse only? How does that work? Answer: It depends on your date of birth. If you were born on or before 01/01/1954 and your spouse is receiving Social Security benefits, you can apply for retirement benefits on your spouse’s record as long as you are … Continue reading Social Security Q&A Part 19
Via Lansing State Journal By Carol Thompson Michigan pensioners get a little boost every time Ariana Grande’s chart-topping song “7 Rings” hits the airwaves. That’s good news for the more than 530,000 people tied to the state’s pension programs, most of which are not fully funded. There isn’t a direct line between “7 Rings” to pensioners’ pockets, but it’s pretty close. Here’s the connection: In the song, Grande puts … Continue reading (Mid-America Pension Rights Project): Michigan can say ‘thank u, Ariana Grande’; Her hit ‘7 Rings’ boosts state pension funds
By Michelle Jackson, Economic Security Team Member at Elder Law of Michigan Tri-County TRIAD is a collaboration of seniors, law enforcement, and community members in Eaton, Ingham, and Clinton Counties. TRIAD started in 1980 and continues to improve senior lives today. The founder, Emily Horne, started TRIAD because she felt strongly about helping older adults in the community. Throughout the years, using education, outreach, and … Continue reading Tri-County TRIAD
Ron Tatro, Vice President at Elder Law of Michigan Recently, I was watching the evening news and viewing all the devastation across the country. Wildfires, flooding, blizzards, and tornadoes have resulted in the deaths of people and the loss of billions of dollars in damage to homeowners and commercial property. These tragic occurrences got me thinking about the role insurance plays in seniors’ lives. For many … Continue reading Do I Really Need Insurance?
By Jennifer Blanck, MiCAFE Network Coordinator, at Elder Law of Michigan “The purpose of life is a life of purpose”- Robert Byrne This is one of my favorite quotes and I think of it daily. It reminds me that I have a purpose here in this world, to do something useful with my life. This is one of the many reasons I choose to volunteer. Volunteering has … Continue reading Volunteering
By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist For generations, Social Security has been evolving to meet your changing needs. In April, we celebrate National Social Security Month by letting you know what you can do online with a my Social Security account. Replacing a lost or stolen Social Security number (SSN) card has never been easier. You can request a replacement SSN card online … Continue reading See What You Can Do Online During National Social Security Month-Part One
By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you have higher income, the law requires an upward adjustment to your monthly Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums. But, if your income has gone down, you may use form SSA-44 to request a reduction in your Medicare income-related monthly adjustment amount. Medicare Part B helps pay for your doctors’ services … Continue reading Medicare: Rules for Those with Higher Income
By Marley Van Fossen, Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Do you know someone who could benefit from National Nutrition Month? March is important because it is National Nutrition Month. This month brings attention to the importance of making healthy food choices, creating healthy habits, and being physically active. It is a great opportunity for health care providers to educate their patients on … Continue reading National Nutrition Month
By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security and OIG Launch Public Service Announcement Campaign Agency Alerts Public about Telephone Impersonation Scheme The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) launched a joint Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign addressing a nationwide telephone impersonation scheme. Social Security and the OIG continue to receive reports from across the country about … Continue reading Social Security and OIG Alerts Public about Telephone Impersonation Scheme
