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CONSUMER CORNER
Don't give your personal information to anyone who calls you about the $250 rebate check!Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to report anyone who does this.
TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
For further information regarding "Donut Hole" concerns, please contact:
Cynthia Phillips, State SHINE Director, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Suite 517, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-222-7416 — Fax: 617-727-9368 —Email: Cynthia.Phillips@state.ma.usAARP Resume Kit"As we have been going around the country participating in our Career Fairs, we found that so many of the age 45+ folks have resumes that don't nearly convey the wonderful accomplishments and experience they have acquired over the years. Recognizing that the resume is usually their first, formal introduction to a potential employer, we have really tried to provide focused assistance and guidance in how to make this document reflect, in a concise way, how much they can bring to a company."Flood Relief & Help with Rising Costs for SeniorsIntelligent Use of Facebook / Protection of PrivacyCourtesy of Moveon.org Civic Action
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business RegulationMassachusetts Equipment Distribution ProgramI am writing to you on behalf of the Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program (MassEDP), a division of the State 911 Department. We are contacting Council on Aging centers throughout the state to help disseminate information about our program.
MassEDP provides adaptive telephone equipment to people who have difficulty using the telephone due issues such as hearing loss or vision loss. This enables them to have the opportunity to enjoy clear, independent phone communications and the ability to contact 911 in the event of an emergency. The specialized telephone equipment is offered to people with a permanent disability for little or no cost, depending on income level. These disabilities include: deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, motion, cognitive, and speech.
There are three eligibility requirements:
1. Residency in Massachusetts
2. Permanent disability that can be verified by a MA physician
3. Residential phone service
There are several different types of equipment, each offering special benefits based on disability. MassEDP Field Advisors are available for on-site presentations at your facility.
For more information and a complete list of equipment, please visit www.massEDP.com or call 1-800-300-5658.
In addition, if you are interested in having one of our Field Service Advisors come to your facility and speak to your clients about this program please contact me at Noelle.merchant@state.ma.us or 508-821-7205.
Thank you,
Noelle Merchant, Public Education Coordinator
State 911 Department, 1380 Bay Street, Building B, Taunton, MA 02780 — Phone: 508-828-2911 — Direct: 508-821-7205 — Fax: 508-828-2585 — www.mass.gov/e911
Massachusetts Attorney General's OfficeMassachusetts Consumer Affairs NewsletterSocial Security UpdatesSEE SOCIAL SECURITY PAGE, under CONSUMER CORNER (this page) Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling E-NewsMass. Law Reform Institute and Mass. Continuing Legal Educationpresent the
2009-2010 BASIC PUBLIC BENEFITS ADVOCACY TRAINING SERIES
A series of 11 trainings at MCLE in Boston for legal, social and health services and community advocates who assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
Go to the MCLE website for complete details and registration information at www.mcle.org
Registration must be done through MCLE (not MLRI)Home Modifications to Maximize IndependenceThe effects of disability and advancing age can make it difficult for people to live independently in their own homes. Efforts to make the country's housing more accessible for people with all types of disabilities have been an important focus of the independent living community for many decades. Through the use of home modifications and assistive technology, environments can be changed to eliminate barriers and promote independent functioning for people with all types of specialized housing needs and preferences. This issue brief describes how ADRCs can inform people about ways to make their homes safer, finance needed home modifications, and assist with finding a contractor to make improvements.AARP's Doughnut-Hole Calculator is available onlineOperational Services Department AnnouncementAARP's Public Policy InstitutePlanning Complete Streets for an Aging AmericaFood Stamps/SNAP: A Fork-Ready StimulusThe Impact of Food Stamp/SNAP on the Massachusetts Economy & State BudgetMASS DOR New WebpageInformation for Senior Citizens & Retirees
MASS DOR has added a new webpage for senior citizens - now it's easier to find the information online.
New Ruling on Massachusetts Utility DiscountsInterest Rates Dropping for Eligible — Making Home AffordableInterest rates are slated to drop to as low as approx. 4 1/2% for those who are eligible.MMA (Mass Municipal Association) — FREE Home Energy Seminars "We believe our retiree-specific seminars would be ideal for the populations served by local Massachusetts Councils on Aging." — Cate Gannon, MMAAARP Foundation — Economic Crisis ResourcesTV Analog to Digital ConversionPrepaid Debit Card for SS or SSI Payments
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