Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Medicare Appeals | Mass.Gov Senior Legal Helpline

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Legal help for elders

Senior Legal Helpline (800) 342-5297

Volunteer Lawyers Project of Boston providing free legal information and referral services to Massachusetts residents who are 60 years old or older.


Frequently asked questions

Learn about what is offered

The Helpline is open Monday through Friday 9AM-12PM.  

Can I get a free attorney?  

Most callers will not be eligible for a free attorney. 

Helpline advocates can help you find out if you are eligible and complete an application for services with a Massachusetts civil legal services program. 

Legal services law types include: 

Social Security/SSI 

Veterans Benefits

Mass Health

Medicare 

Consumer 

Public Benefits 

Unemployment 

Foreclosures 

Utilities

Guardianship 

Wills/Advance Directives 

Bankruptcy 

Housing

Family law

Nursing Home 

If you are not eligible for a free attorney and have some ability to pay an attorney, we can refer you to reduced fee attorney referral programs where attorneys will charge you on a sliding scale based on your income.  

Medicare Coverage Outside the United States

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Four Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests for FREE

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service has reopened COVIDtests.gov as of today, so that households across the country can order four additional over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free. These tests are intended for use throughout the 2024 holiday season to detect currently circulating COVID-19 variants. Clear instructions are included on how to verify extended expiration dates

As the fall and holiday seasons will create increased close proximity gatherings of people, the Administration remains committed to helping Americans access tests to help so that, if they develop a respiratory illness, they can learn whether it is due to COVID-19 and then make the best choices about seeking medical care and reducing risks to family, friends, and co-workers. To order four free, over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, visit COVIDtests.gov.


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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Credit Reports are Now FREE, Every Week

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How To Get Your Free Annual Credit Reports

How do I order my free annual credit reports?

The three nationwide credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — have a centralized website, toll-free telephone number, and mailing address so you can order your free annual reports in one place. Do not contact the three credit bureaus individually. These are the only ways to order your free annual credit reports:

Annual Credit Report Request Service 
P.O. Box 105281 
Atlanta, GA 30348-5281


Monday, July 29, 2024

Community Resource Guide to Programs & Services for Older Adults & Persons with Disabilities

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Peabody Area Chamber 2024 Resource Guide & Business Directory Published on Jan 17, 2024

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CyberSecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA.gov) | America's Cyber Defense Agency | Four Easy Ways to Stay Safe Online

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Four Easy Ways to Stay Safe Online

Online criminals look for easy targets, like people who don’t take basic precautions. If we take the following four steps, we won’t be as vulnerable to their deceptive tactics. It will be much harder to scam us or steal our information. Let’s start now.

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Recognize & Report Phishing

Phishing often tries to get us to open a harmful attachment or share personal information. Learn what to look for to avoid the "phish hook." 

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Use Strong Passwords

Using strong passwords and a password manager are some easy ways to protect ourselves from someone logging into an account and stealing data or money.

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Turn on MFA

Multifactor authentication means using more than a password to access an app or account. With MFA, we might be asked to enter a text code or use a fingerprint. It makes us much safer from someone accessing our accounts.

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Update Software

Don't delay software updates. Flaws in software can give criminals access to files or accounts. Programmers fix these flaws as soon as they can, but we must install updates for the latest protection!