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Social Security Scam Information 2023 (3 articles)

(1) Social Security and OIG Hold Annual Slam the Scam Day The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continue to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the fourth annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 9.  Social Security scams — where fraudsters pressure victims into making cash […]

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Will your Medicaid coverage continue after the end of the Public Health Emergency? Also – Do you have a medical debt?

Will your Medicaid coverage continue after the end of the Public Health Emergency? Even if you are no longer qualified for Medicaid during the national Public Health Emergency (PHE) related to COVID-19, the state did not terminate your coverage. The PHE is due to end on May 11, 2023, and you may receive notice that […]

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Tax Season is Here

Tax season is here. The City of Albuquerque’s website (www.cabq.gov) has a number of resources to file for free, as well as important information about your rights and how to avoid problems with a tax preparer.  Information for Consumers and Taxpayers; Free tax prep options and your rights if you hire a paid tax preparer.

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Advance Designation of Representative Payee

Did you know that you can designate a person to help manage your social security check in case you need this assistance? For more information, go to SCLO’s website information folder “Public Benefits” and scroll down to Social Security.

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DHS Announces Extension of REAL ID Full Enforcement Deadline | Homeland Security

The start date for full enforcement of “REAL ID” requirements has been extended to May 7, 2025. Prior to that date, people with state driver’s licenses or ID cards that are not REAL ID-compliant will still be able to show their ID to board a commercial flight. More information on the required documentation for a […]

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Justice in Aging’s new 25 Common Nursing Home Problems & How to Resolve Them Guide

Justice in Aging’s new 25 Common Nursing Home Problems & How to Resolve Them Guide Go to: https://justiceinaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/25-Common-Nursing-Home-Problems-and-How-to-Resolve-Them_Final.pdf

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Post-Moratorium Rental Housing Benefits Assistance

Post-Moratorium Rental Housing Benefits Assistance Senior Citizens’ Law Office, (SCLO) is now accepting Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Applications, for financial assistance to cover unpaid, past, current and in some cases, a limited amount of future rent, or utility bills.  SCLO Applicants must be City of Albuquerque residents, age 60 and over, who are currently […]

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NM offers pandemic aid to homeowners

New Mexico has launched a pilot program that will provide grants of up to $10,000 to help homeowners facing financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic.   The aid is designed to cover past-due and current mortgage payments for New Mexicans who meet income requirements and have financial hardship associated with the pandemic.  To qualify, a […]

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Homeowners’ Assistance from MFA Now Available

COVID-19 Homeowners’ Assistance Program Program provides mortgage assistance to homeowners On April 15, 2021, MFA transitioned its COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program to the Homeowner Assistance Program. This program is available to eligible homeowners who need help making their mortgage and real estate contract payments because of a COVID-19-related financial hardship. As an MFA partner, we are […]

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City of Albuquerque, Consumer Financial Protection Alert – Funeral Expense Benefits and Scams

If you lost a loved one to COVID–19, you may be eligible for a government program that pays for funeral expenses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will pay up to $9,000 for funeral expenses for loved ones who died of COVID–19. Please go to the following link for the official announcement: 2020.05.03 COVID 19 […]

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