SENIOR MOMENT UPDATE
Digital Television Transition – June 12, 2009 is the day that full power TV stations will only broadcast in digital. You have 3 choices: 1) Connect your analog TV to a digital to analog converter box call 1-888-388-2009 to get two $40.00 coupons to purchase a box. 2) Buy a digital TV or 3) Subscribe to a paid TV services such as cable or satellite.
Lifeline/Telecare
Provides elderly persons who live alone with emergency communications system that attaches to home telephone. A device is worn around neck in case of falls or other emergencies.
St. Agnes Hospital $36.00/mo. Installed 926-5277
$35.00 one time set-up fee
Serving Ripon, Waupun and Fond du Lac.
Ripon Medical Center $35.00/mo. 748-9189
PERS-2400 Emergency Reporting System – This is an emergency reporting system so that people can live independently, freely and confidently in their own home with peace of mind. The unit is only $23.95 per month. The company, Advance is out of Madison, WI.
Call 1-888-860-8098
Assistance w/Medicare Costs
QMB
The monthly income limit for the QMB program is $902.50 for an individual and $1,214.17 for a couple. The QMB program pays Medicare’s premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts.
SLMB
The monthly income limit for the SLMB program is $1,083 for an individual and $1,457 for a couple. The SLMB program pays Medicare’s monthly Part B premium of $96.40 per month per eligible individual.
SLMB +
The monthly income limit for the SLMB+ program is $1,218.38 for an individual and $1,639.13 for a couple. The SLMB+ programs help pay Medicare’s monthly Part B premium of $96.40 per month per eligible individual.
**Asset limit $4,000 single and $6,000 for couple.
