In a memo on Monday (8/29) the Commissioner stated that “Irene did not generate sustained hurricane-force winds, defined as 74 mph, but the time it got to NJ and told insurers they could not apply the hurricane deductible when calculating how much homeowners should pay for damages.”
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Medicare Open Enrollment Period
Did you know new prescription drug and health plan coverage choices are offered every year? Every fall, all people with Medicare should review their current coverage.Up next, Medigap details and enrollment information. Stay tuned!
Tips for Caregivers
A critical part an older adult remaining in the community is support from family and friends. Some of that support comes in the form of a family caregiver. …. Furthermore, they found that 65% of those caregivers were female and many worked a job in addition to providing care.
Utility Assistance
PSE&G has recognized that many of their customers have fallen on hard times and so they’ve come up with a new program to offer assistance.The program is called TRUE, Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses and it is designed to help moderate income households who are having difficulty paying their PSE&G bill.
Reading!
Check out these short book reviews, hopefully you’ll visit your local library to check a few of them out!
Preventive Services
“I am committed to ensuring that the Medicare beneficiaries we serve are aware of and take advantage of their Medicare preventive benefits.” Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee.
Excessive Heat Warning This Week!
There may be a cooling center in your area or other assistance available for those who need to escape the heat.
How Are You Being Creative
How are you being creative? In the recent issue of Renaissance Magazine (May/June 2011) we featured an article by Mercer County Office on Aging Director, Eileen Doremus. In the article […]
New Program from NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to help those facing foreclosure
New Program from NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to help those facing foreclosureThe program is called New Jersey HomeKeeper and it will be available starting May 9, 2011
Five Meals, One Chicken- Money Saving Options
We thought we’d share with you a way to not just get 2 meals out of one chicken, but 5 meals! What recipes would you use?