In 2009, the programs of Elder Law of Michigan assisted 32,449 clients across Michigan and 119,821 clients nationwide.
The Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors…
- Assisted 7,187 clients
- 78% were low income
- 15% were 80 years of age or older
- 25% of our cases received brief services such as writing letters or making phone calls
The Mid-America Pension Rights Project…
- Served 395 clients in Michigan and 686 clients nationwide
- About 80% of the clients were below the $30,000 income level.
- Recovered individual pension benefits valued at more than $5 million
The Consumer Fraud Prevention Program…
- Contacted 112,100 consumers in 48 states, including 22,420 Michigan consumers
- Mailed out 25,000 packets of consumer educational information.
MiCAFE…
- Assisted 2,239 households in applying for the Food Assistance Program
- 72% of the clients served were approved for assistance
- Average monthly benefit for those approved is approximately $70.00
The Elder Abuse Prevention Services…
- Held 10 two day training sessions in southeast MI
- Trained 208 criminal justice professionals, including law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and victim advocates.