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Ask Rusty: Can my in-laws get supplemental security income?

Dear Rusty: I am wondering what the income limit is for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility. My in-laws are in their 70’s. both drawing Social Security, and each has a pension from jobs they retired from. I am wondering if they are eligible to collect SSI. They have income from all sources that is over $2100 per month, they are on Medicaid, but they have no savings and few assets. I have been told by a random family member that they are eligible for SSI, but with their income I have my doubts. All of my online hunt and peck research has made this as clear as mud. Any insight ...

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Alamo Senior Center 528-4881 Business Meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m. Social Activities: Birthdays, monthly, last Tuesday Cards: Tuesday, following lunch Senior Meals: Tuesdays, 12 p.m. Foot Clinic: Odd months, Divide County Health Nurse Anamoose Senior Citizens 465-3316 Business Meeting: 1st Monday, bingo & speaker Social Meeting: 3rd Friday Senior Meals: Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Chair Exercise: Mondays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Check: 1st Monday Cards & Dominoes: Fridays, 6:30 p.m. Berthold Senior Citizens ...

The end of 3G may affect cell service, security, med alert systems

In 2022, major wireless carriers will shut down their third generation (3G) networks and replace them with faster 5G, making older cell phones and devices, including home security and medical alert systems, useless. People with devices that rely on 3G will no longer be able to make or receive calls and texts, including calls to 911, or use data service. The major wireless phone companies will completely shut off their 3G networks on these dates: Verizon: Dec. 31 AT&T: February Sprint 3G: March 31 Sprint LTE: June 30 T-Mobile 3G: July 1 Because discount providers like ...

The Wellington bustles with many activities

Spring has sprung! At least for us at The Wellington Independent and Assisted Living! We are excited and eager to see what 2022 has in store and we continue to take each day one day at a time. The Wellington has been bustling with activity thanks to our Life Enrichment coordinator and her assistant. Residents have participated in many activities, such as The Wellington Olympics, music performances, bingo, and more! There is plenty to choose from on our monthly activity calendar. In addition to scheduled monthly activities, Wellington residents can participate in a monthly Dinner Club ...

What’s new in 2022?

Scams targeting older adults are becoming more imaginative. Scammers stay on top of whatever is new and then create tactics that best fit the situation. Some of the more popular ploys are Zoom, COVID-19 testing and vaccines, and online shopping. Fraud predictions for 2022: As telemedicine continues to evolve, cybercriminals will look for security holes in telehealth apps created for doctor and patient; as well as fake apps that will imitate the real thing. Medical data breaches will continue to grow, aided by the ever-changing digital technologies for medical equipment worn on ...