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Seniors and Caregivers – It's time to prepare for weather emergencies!
September 10th, 2018
Hurricanes, thunder storms, snow/ice appear in fall – winter months, sometimes with little warning. Our favorite tips for dealing with hurricanes and thunder storms appear...
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SPECIAL ALERT FOR ADVOCATES, SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS!
June 19th, 2018
In the last State Legislative session, the CT State Legislature increased meals for seniors by $2 million. HOWEVER, THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE AND OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT “TOOK” THE $2 MILLION TO OFFSET THE STATE’S DEFICIT OF $9,515,570.
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The Renters Rebate Program Starts in April
March 20th, 2018
From April 1st to October 1st Connecticut renters who are at least 65 years old (in most cases) or totally disabled and do not exceed certain income limits can receive rebates on the rent they have paid.
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New Medicare Cards- 2018
January 11th, 2018
Starting in April 2018, Medicare will mail new Medicare cards to all people with Medicare, to help protect you from identity fraud. Fraudsters are always looking for ways to get your Social Security Number so we’re removing Social Security Numbers from all Medicare cards to make them safer.
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