Watch Alameda County District Attorney Nancy E. O’Malley’s press conference regarding the rollout of new Medicare cards here >>. LAS’ own Jennifer Pardini, a representative of the nonprofit Senior Medicare Patrol, is one of the speakers!
LAS’ Executive Director Presenting at the Alameda County Bar Association
LAS’ Executive Director James Treggiari will be presenting on “What Every Practitioner Needs to Know about Elder Abuse” at the Alameda County Bar Association on Wednesday July 12th at 5:30 PM. More event details here >>
New Medicare Cards Coming in 2018 – Beware of Scams
Medicare enrollees will be receiving new Medicare cards starting in April 2018. These cards will contain new “Medicare Beneficiary Identifier” numbers that will no longer be the same as peoples’ Social Security numbers. This “Social Security Number Removal Initiative” is designed to better protect Medicare beneficiaries from identity theft, however any change creates an opportunity for scammers to target seniors and others for their own financial advantage. Be advised, there is no charge for the new card and Medicare does not call enrollees for any additional information!
For more information, see the article on the California Health Advocates website – Beware of Scams – and watch this video.
Please report any suspicious scams to our Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at 1-855-613-7080.
Fall Fundraiser – Save the Date!
Legal Assistance for Seniors’ Fall Fundraiser
Thursday, October 12th 5:30-8:30pm
Woods Bar & Brewery 1701 Telegraph Avenue Oakland, CA 94612 http://www.woodsbeer.com/
Come support and celebrate with live music, empanadas, and an open bar (beer and wine). For a limited number of guests (first come first serve), there will be a walkthrough of the brewing process by the brewmaster.
Details to follow!
Trump Budget Blueprint Targets Medicare Counseling Program For Cuts
See this story from California Healthline.
LAS 2015-2016 Annual Report Available Now
We invite you to take an in-depth look at Legal Assistance for Seniors through our 2015-2016 Annual Report.
View or download the report as PDF: LAS Annual Report
Office Warming Party!
We are delighted to announce that we have moved and would like to invite you to our Office Warming event. Please Save the Date of March 23, 2017.
To mark this change of address we are inviting you to an evening of cocktails, Hors D ‘Oeuvres and raffles. The event will be starting at 4 PM in our new office, which is located in Oakland, CA.
12th Annual Conference on Elder Abuse
Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS) hopes you and your colleagues will join us at our 12th Annual Conference on Elder Abuse.
This state-wide event has become an essential resource and networking opportunity for professionals working on the front lines serving older adults.
When: Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 8 AM to 5 PM
Where: UC Hastings College of the Law, 198 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA
Who: Professionals working in fields related to aging, family violence and elder abuse, including attorneys, social workers, fiduciaries, law enforcement officials, and other advocates for seniors
Why: Join this annual multidisciplinary gathering of professionals to learn, share best practices, network, and discover new ways we can work together to better protect vulnerable seniors. Continuing education credits available for some disciplines.
Please sign up at the conference registration page. Sponsorship opportunities available, email inquiries to conference@lashicap.com.
See LAS Elder Abuse Conference for more details.
CMA Litigation Update – Jimmo v. Burwell, the Improvement Standard
On Feb. 2, 2017 the federal judge overseeing the Settlement Agreement in the Medicare “Improvement Standard” case ordered the Secretary of Health & Human Services to carry out a Corrective Action Plan to remedy the Department’s noncompliance with the Settlement.
● Read the press release
● Learn more about the Improvement Standard…