Green Thumb Garden Club Web Site...

Sandra Smet was in this morning to talk about the Green Thumb garden Clubs 60th Anniversary. It will take place on Thursday, July 15th at the American Legion Hall from 2:00-6:00. Here is the club's web site.

Julie Hilbert

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WHEN I’M 65 PRESENTATION TODAY! Today at 1:00 at the Fond du Lac Public Library is the presentation When I’m 65. If you are looking into retiring and would like more information on what is available for insurance and prescription plans please make it a point to attend.

NOTICES SENT BY CMS - New June "Choosers" notice which will be mailed on June 28 to 1.6 million LIS beneficiaries. LIS beneficiaries are people who receive extra help with their Medicare Part D plans by qualifying via income and assets, being on Medicaid, or having the State pay for their Medicare Part B premium. “Choosers” are those individuals who had to choose their own Medicare Part D plan and did not have one automatically assigned to them. This also means that if their Part D plan goes above the LIS benchmark in 2011 they will not “automatically” be assigned a new plan with a $0 premium they will have to choose their own. So, in a nutshell individuals and families that receive a tan notice in the mail regarding their Medicare Part D plans can call Julie Hilbert at 929-3521 for further information.

NEW OPTIONS FOR MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS – Starting June 1, 2010 Medicare Supplemental insurance policies have added new rider options onto their policies to help to reduce the monthly premium.
¨ Medicare 50% Part A Deductible Rider
This option provides 50% of the Medicare Part A hospital deductible. Thereby reducing the monthly premium.
¨ Medicare Part B copayment/coinsurance Rider
¨ High Deductible Plans

These options are designed to lower monthly premiums but depending on the amount of medical services that an individual may need, it can increase out of pocket expenses.

Julie Hilbert...

SENIOR MOMENT UPDATE

ADRC New Location – The Aging & Disability Resource Center has recently moved to 50 N. Portland Street the phone numbers and e-mails have remained the same. The CMO in Fond du Lac County (Care Management Organization) has combined with Winnebago and Manitowoc County to form Lakeland Care district and their new location is in the old Ally’s Furniture building. Lots of changes happening in Fond du Lac, for more information please call 929-3466.

Rural Development
Loan/Grant funds can be used for weatherizing purposes, electrical work, structural repairs, well work or other essential repairs.
Grant/Loan recipient must be 62 or older
Very Low Income Limits (check charts)
Applicants must have less than $10,000 in liquid assets
Need not repay until sell house – Call 907-2976

Home Repair
The City’s Community Development Department has rehabilitation loans available for homeowners in a limited area that qualify. These loans feature no interest ever, and no monthly payments. They are usually repaid when you decide to move or sell home. Call 322-3445. The Village of North Fond du Lac also has a similar program for residence in the Village of NFDL call 929-3765 and ask for Chris.
Family Size Income Can assist with:
1 person $36,750 Windows
2 persons $42,000 Roofing
3 persons $47,250 Plumbing
4 persons $52,500 basements
Stairways
Siding
Furnaces, etc.

Weatherization - If you receive Energy Assistance you may also be eligible for weatherization services. Those services include: insulate attic, sidewalls & water heater. Repair or replace furnace and/or refrigerator, reduce air leakage and health and safety inspection. It is not limited to homeowners, if you're a renter or live in a mobile home, duplex or apt. building you may be eligible. Also, if you meet certain income guidelines you also could be eligible for central air-conditioning or wall units. Call: 1-800-323-0150 and ask for Weatherization.
Tomorrow’s Home Foundation – Help Hand Assistance Program – Mobile/Manufactured Home Assistance – This program provides assistance to low-income factory-built homeowners that need critical home repairs. Eligibility guidelines exist. Please call Julie at 929-3521 for more information.