Get Money for Mom
This year, Elder Law of Michigan is focusing on helping older adults get the money they need to make ends meet. Our Benefits Enrollment Center is a great way to "Get Money for Mom." A growing number of women age 65 and older do not have enough money to cover the essential costs of living. A new analysis conducted by Wayne State Insitute of Geronotology, in cooperation with Elder Law of Michigan, indicates that as many as 37% of older adults don't have enough money each month to pay for housing expenses, medical expenses, medication, utilities, transportation and food.
Sadly, older women--the moms we know and love--are the people most likely to be going without. The Benefits Enrollment Center can help by reviewing a person's (age 60 or older) situation and investigating whether there are programs that could cover food, medical and utility costs so that the "moms" of Michigan have more money to spend. Our Benefits Enrollment Center speaks with the older adult or their authorized representative, and develops a list of possible benefits that can be applied for to save money (by reducing deductions to Social Security or paying an overdue utility bill) or getting a Bridge card that can be used to buy food at the grocery store. We also attempt make applications for benefits for the older adult, or coordinate application assistance with another organization in the older adult's community so that applications can be completed to get valuable financial assistance.
August is a great time to check in to be sure your mom or mom you know is economically secure. If she isn't, have her contact the Benefits Enrollment Center (part of the Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors) for an appointment over the telephone at 800-347-5297. You can screen someone you love on your own by using our Benefit Enrollment On-line Center. If you need help applying for assistance, call us and we will find some additional help to complete the applications to empower you to "Get Money for Mom."
All services are provided at no charge; gentlemen age 60 and older are also encouraged to call to get help!
