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Let's Talk Medicare & Healthcare Reform
Billy Feitlinger, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired
Americans will be speaking on Wednesday, September 15th, 1:00 PM, at the
West Madison Senior Coalition. He discusses the impact of Medicare Healthcare
Reform on seniors, the importance of strengthening and protecting Social
Security for current and future generations.
Power of Attorney Information
On Thursday, September 23rd, at 12:30 PM, Attorneys Mark T.Johnson and
Heather A. Wilson of Hill, Glowacki, Jaeger & Hughes, LLP will discuss
financial powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, and other
advance directives for care.
Mr. Johnson will discuss various aspects of a financial power of attorney, especially in light of Wisconsin’s new power of attorney law, effective September 1, 2010. With your own financial power of attorney, you should consider who you name to act for you, the types of actions you wish to authorize, and how a power of attorney interacts with your other financial and estate planning documents. Learn how the new law helps those who present a power of attorney to have it accepted and how it protects individuals from misuse of a power of attorney
Ms. Wilson will explain aspects of health care powers of attorney, living wills, and other advance directives. Find out what the various forms mean and what you should know beyond the forms themselves. Powers of attorney and advance directives can be powerful tools in expressing and accomplishing your wishes. Time for questions and discussion will be included.
Caramel Apple Social, Thursday September 23rd
Celebrate Autumnal Equinox!! Join us at the Senior Center for a celebration
with caramel apples from 1:30 - 2:30 PM. Call the Senior Center at 238-0196
to reserve a caramel apples for yourself. Come join us to socialize and
make new friends.
Quilts in Bloom at Olbrich Botanical Gardens
On Tuesday, September 28th, enjoy the beauty of the fall season with artistic
interpretations at this year’s Quilts in Bloom, Fall Quilt and Flower
Show, at Olbrich Gardens. Featuring beautifully stitched art quilts by
dozens of local quilters, including a one-of-akind kimono quilt. The event
showcases a full spectrum of art quilt designs ranging from traditional
botanical to original modern styles. Traditional fall plants complement
the quilts while fall
Every plant is specially selected by Olbrich staff to coordinate with the decorative quilts Transportation leaves the West Madison Senior Center at 9:30 AM and returns at 12:30 PM. Call the Senior Center at 238-0196 to sign up. Cost is $1.00 for transportation and a suggested donation of $2.00 for the exhibit.
Home Chore Volunteers Needed
Home Chore Volunteers help seniors stay in their homes by assisting them
with tasks that are difficult to manage. Chores vary, but may include
general cleaning or organizing. Volunteers are paired with a senior based
on need, interest, and availability. In helping a senior stay in their
home, you may develop a lasting friendship. To volunteer, call Diane at
238-7368.
Foreclosure Assistance
RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING FORECLOSURE
The First Step:
Call the National Hotline for Foreclosure Assistance. This should be the
first step because then the person will be considered registered. The
federal government has set up this hotline called Project HOPE an organization
developed to help talk with folks about their foreclosure avoidance possibilities,
and act as a consumer advocate between the homeowner and the mortgage
holder trying to work out some kind of renegotiation of mortgage payments.
1-888-995-hope (4673) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The Second Step:
It is likely that people will be referred to a local office after making
the initial call to Project HOPE.
The local agency here in Madison is: Common Wealth Development, Inc. Paul Jasenski, Project Manager, 1501 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 256-3527, ext 14
Common Wealth Development is contracting with an individual(s) to work with people in this predicament. This person can be an intermediary between the individual and the mortgage holder. The individual facing foreclosure should always start with a call to Project HOPE.
Home Engergy Plus Program for 2009-2010
Who Qualifies for Energy Assistance?
•
Households whose total gross income for the three months
immediately preceding the month of the application are at or below
the amount for their household size (See income guidelines)
• Households that are responsible for paying heating costs directly
to a fuel or utility company (must have an active utility account)
• Households whose heating costs are included in their rent may
qualify
Grant Amounts and Payments
• Grants are determined based on energy costs, household size, income,
dwelling type, etc.
• Households who pay their energy costs to a utility or fuel company
will have a payment check sent to their company
Home Weatherization
You may also qualify for free Home Weatherization. Ask for more information
during your appointment.
Homebound?
If you are unable to make it to an application site due to a physical
disability or special hardship, it may be possible to mail you an application
or assist you by phone.
How to Apply for Home Energy Assistance
Step One
Call Energy Services, Inc. at (608) 267-8601 to schedule
an appointment (for in office and outreach sites).
Step Two
Be sure to come to your appointment prepared with these items:
1. Your most recent energy bill(s)
2. Copy of your lease (if a renter)
3. Social Security cards for all members of your household
4. Written proof of all household gross income for the 3 months prior
to your application (payroll stubs, child support printout, unemployment
printout, Social Security benefit verification letter, etc.)
Important Telephone Numbers:
Child Support: 1-800-991-5530
Unemployment: 1-800-494-4944
Social Security: 1-800-772-1213
Don’t delay! Call Energy Services, Inc. today to schedule your appointment!
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