SENIOR MOMENT UPDATE
Senior Stimulus Payment - President Obama recently signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This act provides for the one-time payment of $250 to individuals who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security benefits. We expect everyone who is entitled to a payment to receive it by late May 2009. The payments will be sent automatically, no action is required on your part. The payments will be made in the same way that regular monthly payments are made. People with direct deposit will receive their payments electronically; those that receive paper checks will receive those by mail.
Reduced Fee Panel of Attorneys - A group of Fond du Lac County attorneys has agreed to take part in the reduced fee panel to assist seniors with legal issues. Assistance is available in the following areas: simple wills, durable powers of attorney, estate planning for small estates, tax assistance, assistance in probate for small estates, tenant rights, family law and guardianship & conservatorship.
To qualify you must be 60 years of age and be able to file for homestead credit (making $24,500 or less). Need to be screened by Benefit Specialist and she sets up apt. with attorney and client. Client will have a 30-minute consultation with attorney for no charge, discussing issues and fees.
When I’m 65 Presentation – April 16, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the FDL Senior Center located at 151 E. 1st Street in Fond du Lac. Medicare and Insurance can be a confusing and scary thing, so many choices and options. This presentation will give you a look into Medicare and how it works as well as explain insurance options and prescription drug coverage. To reserve your seat please contact Julie at 929-3521.
