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Medicaid Boot Camp in August
More Protection of Government Benefits from Garnishment
New Reduced Hours
Compare Health Care Quality
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Get your knowledge of Michigan's Medicaid rules into shape!

 

Join us for another session of ELM's  

Long-Term Care Medicaid Boot Camp!

 Medicaid Boot Camp 

Friday, August 12 in Grand Rapids

With this training as a foundation, you can become a knowledgeable, effective Medicaid planner and counselor for older adults and their families.

 

Register by July 15th for early-bird pricing 

 

Click here to register today! 

More Protection of Government Benefits from Garnishment

by Robert Carowitz, Hotline Attorney

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A new U.S. Department of Treasury rule is welcome news for retirees, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Beginning May 1, 2011, when the rule took effect, benefits like Social Security (retirement and disability), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans and other federal benefits, are much safer in bank accounts from the reach of creditors.

For the full article, click here.

 

New Reduced Hours

 

Due to cutbacks from several funding sources, ELM has to reduce our hours that our Intake staff are available to answer calls.  

 

Elder Law of Michigan's telephone lines are now open Monday-Thursday from 9:00-3:00 for clients wishing to access our services. Our administrative telephone lines remain open Monday-Friday from 9:00-5:00.

Compare Health Care Quality 

 

Healthcare.gov has developed a website that allows users to compare the quality of hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers. Click here to compare institutions in your area!

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