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[December 17, 2010 SPRINGFIELD – December 17, 2010. As the mercury dips, Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson reminds older persons they are at a higher risk to falling ill during these cold days. (Click here for the rest of story)


Lottery and Secret Shopper Scams Reported in Western IL.

One of our SMP Volunteers in western Illinois recently reported that a local police department issued a warning about lottery scams and secret shopper scams. The warning states that residents in western Illinois have been receiving letters telling them that they won various lottery amounts, containing fake checks that the recipients are told to deposit, then send money to another address for “documentation and taxes”. (Click here for the rest of the story)


Social Security can show you the way

Social Security’s homepage, www.socialsecurity.gov, has a new look! Our redesigned homepage now features a service channeling guide on the left side of the page, which lists the most sought-after services and information on the site. (Click here for rest of story)


Ill. A.G. protecting seniors from fraud

As the elderly population grows in Illinois and across our nation, protecting older citizens continues to be one of the most important responsibilities of the Attorney General’s office. (Click here for the rest of the story)


Blundering Through Modern Music

By Mike Fak

 

In all honesty, I don't understand music anymore. Actually, I never did. I certainly didn't as a young man, because even then I realized most music was goofy. I think I was the only teenager in America who realized that "Love Me Do" by the Beatles, was a poor grammatical foray into telling a girl you have affection for her and would appreciate reciprocity if plausible. (Click here for the rest of the story)


Family gatherings, holiday shopping and Medicare prescription drug plans

When you think of November, you may imagine such things as turkey dinners, family gatherings, Veterans Day, or the start of the holiday shopping season. But newly entitled and current Medicare beneficiaries, who are considering changes to their Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plan, might think of November as the time for thinking about Medicare. (Click here for the rest of the story)


Social Security serves veterans

On November 11, we honored our Nation’s veterans for their service to America. What better time than now to tell you about the many benefits and the wealth of information Social Security has available for veterans and military personnel. (Click here for the rest of the story)


 

Wrap up your retirement application before wrapping up holiday gifts

November 24, 2010]  The holiday season is, for many people the busiest time of year with gift lists and to-do lists, feast planning and party preparation. The busy schedule, like the gift lists, often can get out of hand.  

If you’re planning on retiring sometime early in the new year, we suggest you wrap up your retirement application now before wrapping any holiday gifts. It’s so easy and can take as little as 15 minutes. Just go to www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline.  (Click here for the rest of the story)
 

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A Holiday Gift

By Mike Fak

 

Four years ago I spent a great deal of time on the weekend before Thanksgiving doing something that I doubt anyone would consider normal. I was up in the air in a small ticket booth suspended on the end of an industrial boom. Yeh, I will explain.  (Click here for the rest of this story)


Social Security Unveils New Home Page at www.socialsecurity.gov

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today unveiled the agency’s newly redesigned home page at www.socialsecurity.gov that will help visitors more quickly and easily find the information and services they need. (Click here for the rest of this story)


BABY BOOMERS: Apply online for Medicare

This January marks a historic moment: our Nation’s first baby boomers are turning 65.

For many baby boomers, it’s time to hit the computer. Even if you have decided to wait until after you are age 65 to apply for retirement benefits, most people should start getting Medicare coverage at age 65. (Click here for the rest of the story)


 

Don't be tricked out of money by the 'grandparent scam'

Grandparents across the country are falling victim to a new and surprisingly effective scam: They receive phone calls from people claiming to be their grandkids, frantically asking for money.  Click here for the rest of this story...


Social Security Fast-Track Disability Processes Get Even Faster

New Rules Will Further Speed Benefits to Tens of Thousands of Americans with Disabilities.  Click here for the rest of this story...


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