Medicare Call-In @WMKV FM
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January 13, 2021
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By Mary Day
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“When should I claim Social Security? Am I eligible for spousal benefits? Can I work while collecting Social Security?’ These are the kinds of questions we answer every day at the National Committee to Preserve Medicare and Social Security,” says Webster Phillips. Tune in on Thursday, January 21, at 2PM, and call in with your…
Read More#CincinnatiGives Empowering Ohio Seniors
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December 10, 2020
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By Mary Day
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"My mother had experienced some serious health issues that changed not only her life but the life of her adult children as well. My experience as I visited with her weekly in the nursing home allowed me to see lots of things going on that were not right for some residents there. I saw a…
Read MoreOhio SMP Virtual Senior Consumer Protection Forum
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June 05, 2020
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By Mary Day
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Tune in on Thursday, June 11 @2pm WMKV - FM 89.3 Worries, uncertainty and even hope about Covid-19 options for testing and treatment make us all vulnerable to misinformation and scams. Representatives from the Federal Trade Commission, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office of the Ohio Attorney General, CGS Administrators & Ohio…
Read MorePro Seniors Welcomes New Board Members
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April 27, 2020
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By Mary Day
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At the Annual Meeting, on April 24, 2020, Pro Seniors’ executive director Dimity Orlet expressed gratitude to outgoing Board President, Josh Goode, of Barrett & Weber. Josh has been on the Pro Seniors board since 2011, and has served in a number of leadership roles, including secretary, vice-president, and chair of the resource development committee. …
Read MoreScammers Don’t Take a Break
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April 07, 2020
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By Mary Day
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Scammers are still working full time to get your Medicare number, your banking information and other details that allow them to steal from you. Ohio SMP has added some new resources to help you recognize and avoid these scams and attempted fraud related to Covid-19. You can access these at Avoiding scams related to Covid-19…
Read MoreHRAP: Bridging the Justice Gap for Ohio Seniors.
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March 10, 2020
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By Mary Day
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Pro Seniors’ Legal Helpline offers no-cost legal advice to nearly 7,000 senior Ohioans every year. While many problems can be solved over the phone, some cannot. That’s why the Helpline Referral Attorney Panel (HRAP) was created. Our HRAP includes more than 60 private attorneys throughout Ohio who have agreed to accept referrals from the Helpline…
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I couldn’t have done it without your help!
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February 11, 2020
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By Mary Day
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"Proceeds will go to unclaimed funds unless you comply within 30 days.” Bob was surprised when he received a letter from an insurance company warning that his deceased father’s life insurance proceeds would be deposited as unclaimed funds with the state of Ohio if required documents were not provided within 30 days. This life insurance…
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