Submit Your Disability Update Report Online
By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist We are required to conduct continuing eligibility reviews for disabled beneficiaries every three years. This process requires that beneficiaries complete a Continuing Disability Review mailer to update information about their medical conditions and recent treatments. We now offer an online option to complete this update and provide any supporting documents about your medical treatment or your … Continue reading Submit Your Disability Update Report Online
Hearings with Social Security During COVID-19
By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist In March 2020, we temporarily closed all of our Social Security Hearing Offices due to the Coronavirus pandemic and are not offering in-person hearings. During the office closures, we are providing two flexible, safe, and secure hearing options: either a telephone hearing or our new option of an online video hearing. Additional information on both … Continue reading Hearings with Social Security During COVID-19
(Mid-America Pension Rights Project) Indiana roofers union pension fund applies for MPRA benefit cuts
Via pionline.com By Hazel Bradford “Roofers Local No. 88 Pension Fund, Merrillville, Ind., applied to the Treasury Department to reduce benefits to avoid plan insolvency. Pension fund trustees said in the application that benefit cuts starting in November would help the $25.4 million pension fund remain solvent. The pension fund is 61.4% funded and projected to be insolvent by the 2036 plan year. Trustees said in the … Continue reading (Mid-America Pension Rights Project) Indiana roofers union pension fund applies for MPRA benefit cuts
(Mid-America Pension Rights Project) Ohio Bricklayers local seeks benefits cuts, partition
Via Pionline.com By Hazel Bradford “The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 7 Pension Plan in Austintown, Ohio, has submitted its third Treasury Department application to reduce benefits under the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014, along with a request for a partition from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. The plan is in critical and declining status, with $9.53 million in assets as of April 30, … Continue reading (Mid-America Pension Rights Project) Ohio Bricklayers local seeks benefits cuts, partition
Five Ways ssa.gov Saves You Time
By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Our online tools and services save you time and make your life easier. Often, there’s no need to contact us. Here are five of our webpages that can make your life easier: With your own personal my Social Security account, you can request a replacement Social Security card, verify your earnings, get future benefit estimates, obtain … Continue reading Five Ways ssa.gov Saves You Time
Taking a Look at Diabetes
By Sheila Robison, Economic Security Team Member for MiCAFE at Elder Law of Michigan As the constant need to slow the growing epidemic of diabetes continues in the United States, National Diabetes Month strives to encourage and strengthen patients again this November. I live with diabetes every day. My husband has diabetes and it’s not anything to take lightly. He takes four insulin injections per … Continue reading Taking a Look at Diabetes
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials announced a new phase of vaccination to start on Monday, Jan. 11.
Via Michigan State Police News Release Michiganders Over Age 65, Some Frontline Essential Workers Can Receive Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Monday Michigan entering next phase for COVID-19 vaccinations Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials announced the state is moving to a new phase of vaccination on Monday, Jan. 11. MDHHS is moving forward with vaccination of Michiganders age 65 and older; frontline … Continue reading Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials announced a new phase of vaccination to start on Monday, Jan. 11.
(Mid-America Pension Rights Project): Ms. I
By Sandra Wisnewski, Director of the Mid-America Pension Rights Project at Elder Law of Michigan The Mid-America Pension Rights Project (MAPRP) assists clients with pension and 401(k) issues. There are no age or income restrictions and there is never a charge for the services. The Pension Project works to find answers and solutions to your pension-related problem. Just ask Ms. I. Ms. I was ready to retire and knew … Continue reading (Mid-America Pension Rights Project): Ms. I
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
By Liseia Parisian Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that can be brought on by the changing of seasons and is sometimes called the “Autumn Blues” or the “Winter Blues”. According to the Mayo Clinic, SAD typically begins and ends roughly the same time every year. For most people, this type of depression starts in … Continue reading Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Mr. D’s Story
By Abigail Haller, Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan We all need help at some time in our life. I have personally been through many struggles and did not know where to turn. I was able to find the right connections and was pointed to the resources I needed. Without those people and agencies, I would probably not be where I am today. Here at … Continue reading Mr. D’s Story