SOCIAL SECURITY Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul Action Needed for Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Payment “Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving […]
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Information outside of our usual Senior Sphere.
New Statewide Telehealth Programs & Mental Health Support Hotline
On April 11, 2020, Governor Pritzker announced new statewide Telehealth Programs and a Mental Health Support Hotline. the following is the text of a news release from the Governor’s Office: CHICAGO – Expanding on efforts to protect the physical and mental health of Illinois communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of […]
Catholic Charities Meal Pick-up Locations
MEALS FOR SENIORS McHenry County Senior Nutrition Meal Pick-Up Locations: McHenry Senior Center 3519 N. Richmond Rd. Johnsburg, IL 60051 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (2 meals each day) Pick-Up time: 11:30-12:30 Walden Oaks Apartments 1155 Walden Oaks Dr. Woodstock, IL 60097 Monday (2 meals) and Wednesday (3 meals) Pick-Up time: 11:00-12:00 Dorr Township 1039 Lake […]
From CDC on Older Adults
Dear Seniors and families,As we continue to reach out to our senior population, please find additional information specific to older adults copied from the CDC website. Also there are two attachments on the symptoms of COVID and stopping the spread.Please check our website and facebook to find current local resources, and feel free to message […]
News Release
SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security Benefits Will be Paid On Time and Other Updates Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency also reminds everyone to be […]
Age Options would like to share…
We would like to share a memorandum issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that outlines important flexibilities of Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans to waive certain requirements to help the spread of COVID-19. The flexibilities of MA and Part D plans to remove barriers that could prevent or delay beneficiaries […]
Medicare Part B now covers Coronavirus testing
From the National Council on Ageing…Updated guidance on CoronavirusWe’ve updated our blog post with the latest information on how aging network professionals and older adults can protect themselves and their communities from Coronavirus.
Census 2020
Important DatesIn mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. Overall TimelineCounting every person living in the United States is a massive undertaking, and efforts begin years in […]
Holiday Celebration
This Saturday December 7th 2019 The 3D dancers from our Music and Movement class will perform to “In the Mood for Christmas” by Brian Setzer. In conjunction with the “Christmas in Harvard” celebration they will preform at 1pm at The Historic Starline Building. Located at 400 W Front St Harvard, IL 60033. Print and keep […]
Stocking Stuffer 2019
Come on out to the Harvard Community Senior Center to get your holiday shopping started. We will have a variety of direct sales vendors and crafters bring their gifting wares for you to peruse. Check out our facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2407754886160732/