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MATP Controversy Mounts in PA
This past summer, the State’s legislature passed and the Governor approved action that requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to deliver the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) through either a statewide or regional full-brokerage system. The rationale of this action is that PA could supposedly draw down an additional 15 million $ of Federal funds to support MATP. In response to this requirement, the PA DHS has released a Request for Application (RFA). Advocates for the senior and disabled populations have been mounting a campaign against the resulting outcome for the RFA , arguing that eliminating MATP from the state’s coordinated transportation system will result in
Click here to the read CNHI News Service article published Dec. 9, 2018 Click here to the read GoErie.com article published Dec. 16, 2018.   Heartland Hospice's Wizard of Oz tree at Trees of Manchester.
The Better Business Bureau is warning residents of a rise in Social Security scam calls targeting individuals. There are many variations of this scam call that residents may receive, but typically a caller, “robocall” or voicemail will inform an individual that there is a problem with their Social Security account. The caller scares the individual into believing if the problem is not resolved immediately, the individual may have their Social Security Number (SSN) suspended or their assets frozen. Better Business Bureau Tips on dealing with the SSN phone scam: Caller ID can be Spoofed: A con artist can easily disguise the actual phone number they are calling from, therefore caller ID is not always reliable. Scammers will often change the number they are calling from to be an 814 area code, making it look like the call is coming from somewhere local. Calls from Government Agencies: A government agency, like the SSA and IRS, will never call unsolicited to request personal information or money. If you get a call from a government agency, the best thing to do is hang up and call the known customer service number for the agency to verify yourself that money or personal info is needed. The real Social Security Administration can be reached at 1-800-772-1213. Callers use Scare Tactics: Scammers will use any means necessary to try to trick you into giving over personal information, like contact information, birth date, bank account info, social security number, etc. They use intimidation, scare tactics and are sometimes just plain rude! Report Scams: You can report phone scams to your Better Business Bureau at 877-267-5222 or online at bbb.org/scamtracker. If you have any questions about a suspicious call or potential scam, BBB would be glad to help you verify legitimacy or explain the scam. Erie News Now news coverage: http://www.erienewsnow.com/story/39542666/social-security-scam-hits-erie-area  In addition to the Open House, PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home will be hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 9:30 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!  The Self Determination Housing Project is hiring 5 new staff. The positions are listed on the SDHP website. The link to the online application is listed below. Please share with anyone who may be qualified and interested. We hope to attract a diverse pool of qualified applicants.
http://www.sdhp.org/sdhp-is-hiring/  Due to storm damage, we are not able to salvage the clothing of the Cherry Street Elders (of Rolling Fields) whose rooms were hit by the tornado. Please consider donating new women’s clothes sizes S-XXL and new men’s clothes sizes L-XXXL. Shirts, pants, undergarments, sweaters, jackets, and pajamas are all needed.
Thank you to the Conneautville American Legion and local residents Don and Cindy Taylor for organizing the drive! #TogetherWeAreStronger #TogetherWeMakeADifference www.rollingfields.com/tornado |
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