Employed Older Adults
By Michelle Jackson, MiCAFE Network Screening and Application Specialist at Elder Law of Michigan Older adults are going into the work force more and more every year. In the article There’s Good News for Seniors Who Want to Work Longer, Rita Williams reports the number of adults 65 and older in the work force has risen to 25.2% in February 2019. In February 2018 only 24% … Continue reading Employed Older Adults
The Role of the Environment and Mental Health: Part One
By Abigail Haller, Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan When you hear the words “mental health,” what do you think? Someone suffering from bipolar, depression, anxiety, or abuse? Although these health problems are very common among individuals who have mental health conditions, they are not the only contributing factor to a mental health condition. The environment in which we live has a larger impact than … Continue reading The Role of the Environment and Mental Health: Part One
Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities
By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist SSA’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program helps children with qualifying disabilities and their families. For this program, a child must meet all of the following requirements to be considered disabled and medically eligible: The child must have a medical condition, or a combination of conditions, that result in “marked and severe functional limitations.” This means that … Continue reading Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities
Social Security and Protecting Elders from Scams
By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Throughout the month, government agencies, businesses, and organizations sponsor events to unite communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, and the private sector to prevent the mistreatment of and violence against older people. Scammers often target older people. They use fear to pressure people into providing personal information or money. In times … Continue reading Social Security and Protecting Elders from Scams
Access my Social Security from your Home
By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist With so many services available online through my Social Security, signing up for a secure account will help you conduct Social Security business from home. With your personal my Social Security account, you can: Estimate your future benefits with our Retirement Calculator to compare different dates or ages to begin receiving benefits; Check the status of your … Continue reading Access my Social Security from your Home
Social Security’s Online Services are Ready for Business
By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist During this time when our physical offices are closed to the public, you may wonder, “How can I get help from Social Security without visiting an office?” You can find the answer at http://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices, which links you to some of our most popular online services. You can apply for retirement and disability benefits, appeal a decision, … Continue reading Social Security’s Online Services are Ready for Business
Social Security Honors our Military Heroes
By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist On Memorial Day, our nation honors military service members who have given their lives for our country. Families, friends, and communities pause to remember the many great sacrifices of our military and ensure their legacy lives on in the freedoms we all enjoy. We recognize these heroes who, in President Lincoln’s words, “gave the last full … Continue reading Social Security Honors our Military Heroes
Social Security Protects Your Investment
By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist We provide benefits to about one-fifth of the American population and help protect workers, children, people with disabilities, and the elderly. In 2020, we will pay about one trillion dollars in Social Security benefits to roughly 65 million people. One of our most important responsibilities is to protect the hard-earned money you pay into Social Security, which … Continue reading Social Security Protects Your Investment
MiCAFE Client Story: Mr. H
By Grace DeRose-Wilson, Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Do you have questions about your Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) benefits? Are you having trouble contacting your MDHHS caseworker? Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly (MiCAFE) might be able to help! Mr. H called MiCAFE because he was having trouble with his Medicaid benefits. Mr. H had been in the … Continue reading MiCAFE Client Story: Mr. H
It’s That Time of Year
By Ron Tatro, Vice President at Elder Law of Michigan Well, we have made it through another winter. The snow has departed, and the smell of spring is in the air. Both people and animals are looking forward to getting outside and feeling the warm air. So, as we get ready to start another season of both work and pleasure what can we learn from our animal … Continue reading It’s That Time of Year