PUBLIC BENEFIT PROGRAMS last update: 8/21/07 CLINTON
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Fax: (989) 224-6415 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Services: Handles applications and assistance in Medicaid, food stamps, emergency assistance, adult services (Adult Foster Care Homes, protective services, home services, etc.). Volunteers and workers may be available for filling out applications for the homebound seniors. Adult protective services available to adult persons suffering from neglect, abuse and exploitation. Eligibility: Depends on the program. Must be a Clinton County resident. EATON
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Fax: (517) 543-2125 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Services: Handles applications and assistance in Medicaid, food stamps, emergency assistance, adult service (Adult Foster Care Homes, housing, protective services, home services, etc.). Volunteers may be available for filling out applications for homebound seniors. Adult protective services are available to persons suffering from abuse, neglect or exploitation. Uses the least restrictive procedures to provide theses services including social and legal intervention. Eligibility: Income and asset guidelines. Age 65 or disabled. Must be a resident of Eaton County. INGHAM
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Fax: (517) 887-9405 Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call in hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Services: Offers a variety of services for low income individuals. Handles applications and assistance for Medicaid, food stamps, State Emergency Relief (SER), Family Independence Program (FIP) State Disability Assistance (SDA) Employment Support services, Child Day Care and welfare services and adult services (home help services, protective services, Adult Foster Care, etc.). Volunteers may be available for filling out applications for homebound seniors. Adult Protective Services also handles calls (can be anonymous) regarding abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable adults. The agency investigates these situations and take necessary action if needed, utilizing the least restrictive procedures to provide these services including social and legal intervention. Eligibility: Depends on the program. Must be Ingham County resident. INGHAM
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN'S AFFAIRS Hours: 8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; Friday 8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Services: Assists eligible veterans and survivors to apply for Federal, State, and County benefits such as veteran's pension, widow's pension, burial benefits, arrangement for payment by the VA on emergency admissions to local hospitals, and financial assistance in cases of emergency. A van is available for transportation and prescription refill pick-ups to the Ann Arbor VA hospitals. Van runs are Monday through Thursday only, reservations suggested. Eligibility: Contact office for eligibility and an appointment. Cost: No charge. MICHIGAN
LIFELINE Services: Ameritech offers two telephone service lifeline plans to make basic phone service more affordable for qualified customers. Save up to $144 per year and receive a discount on new phone installations or transfers. Eligibility: Household income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. Cost: None to apply. MICHIGAN
VETERANS TRUST FUND Hours: 8:00 a.m.-11:45 and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Services: "NEED" is a program that provides financial assistance to wartime veterans & dependents who are in need or on an emergency basis. This assistance is not designed to relieve an individual of obligations that he/she could and should meet through their own efforts. Call for more information and an appointment. Ingham
County Committee - Authorized Agent Pamela Frame - (517) 887-4331
Eaton
County Committee - Authorized Agent Gary Goff - (517) 543-5616 MEDICARE Part
A: 1-866-804-0686 Part A (hospital) & Part B (medical) Federal medical coverage for persons 65 years and older and for those with permanent disabilities. RAILROAD
MEDICARE
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SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Best time to visit - anytime after 1st week of the month on days other than Mondays. Toll free number 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Best times to telephone: after 9:00 a.m. mornings or later in afternoons. Services: Provides information and assistance in making application for Social Security Retirement, Survivors and Disability benefits, Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Pamphlets and films on Social Security, Medicare and SSI are available. Persons may also apply for food stamps at the office. Speakers are available to talk to groups to explain the various Social Security benefits, how to apply, who is eligible, etc. Call for more information. VERIZON LIFELINE Ph: 1-800-483-4000 Fax: 1- 866-869-4500 Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time Services: Telephone discount for individuals with low incomes can have phone installed at a lower cost &/or receive $10.20 off basic phone service. Discount will be effective within 30 days after eligibility is determined.
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