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THE LEELANAU CONNECTION
Striving to celebrate and support seniors within our
community
July / August 2020
Dear Friends,
Summer is here. Normally there would be some exclamation points
behind that
statement. I have observed people being a little reserved in
their excitement for
summer this year, and have to admit I am one of those people. I
am excited to see
business open and life returning to a somewhat normal state, but
am protective of
my family and community and want to ensure everyone continues to
be healthy and
safe. Nancy, Armanda, and myself are looking at summer and
taking on the challenge
of how to enjoy our summer traditions in a new way. My family
and I enjoy camping
in the backyard, Armanda is kayaking at times when there are
fewer people on the
water, and Nancy is enjoying time with family at home. As you
plan your summer
adventures, please continue to take precautions and protect
yourself by wearing a
mask in public, maintain social distancing, and washing your
hands.
Like the water levels these past couple of years, our county’s
senior population
continues to rise with seniors sixty years of age and older.
According to the U.S.
Census, Leelanau County’s overall population these past eight
years has held
constant with very little change. However, the senior population
has steadily
increased and currently makes up 43% of the population.
Leelanau County Senior Services has prided itself on being ready
to serve all seniors
offering support and resources to allow them to remain in their
homes and living life
on their terms. This past year LCSS’s newsletter reached 5,500
senior households
per publication, and our services touched upwards of 35% of the
senior population.
LCSS provides a broad spectrum of services and plays a pivotal
role in connecting
people with community organizations and services available to
assist seniors in
maintaining their independence. We find that seniors in their
60’s, 70’s, and 80s’ plus
all have different needs ranging from education and social
programs, financial
assistance, or needing information and resources available
regarding in-home
services.
Senior Services is looking to the future to strengthen and
extend our reach to all
seniors to promote aging well in Leelanau County. The Senior
Service Millage will be
on the August 4th Primary ballot with a renewal rate of .320 for
four years. If
approved, the millage will allow the department to maintain the
current level of
in-home services, and continue to offer information and
assistance, and increase
educational programs and activities. If you have any questions
regarding the millage,
please reach out to our office.
This summer I hope you enjoy the sun, sounds of summer, are able
to let go of any
fear and anxiety and can find new ways to enjoy your summer
traditions in a safe
manner. Take in every sunset, enjoy the vibrant hues, and
breathe in the smells of
barbecue and campfires.
Warmly,
Leelanau County
Senior Services
8527 E Government Center Dr.
Ste. 106
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Phone: (231) 256-8121
Fax: (231) 256-8129
www.leelanau.cc/seniorservices.asp
[email protected]
Hours: 9:00 a.m.. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
April Missias Director
Nancy Begeman Assistant Director
Armanda Krantz Program Assistant
Chet Janik County Administrator
(231) 256-9711
County Commissioners
Tony Ansorge District #1 (Elmwood Township &
a portion of the City of Traverse City)
(231) 941-1078
Debra Rushton
District #2 (Bingham Township & a
portion of Elmwood Township)
(231) 941-8286
William Bunek
District #3 (Suttons Bay Township & a
portion of Bingham Township)
(231) 256-7124
Ty Wessell District #4 (Leelanau Township & a
portion of Suttons Bay)
(231) 432-0066
Patricia Soutas-Little
District #5
(Leland & Centerville Townships)
(231) 218-8496
Carolyn (Peachy) Rentenbach District #6
(Cleveland, Empire &
Glen Arbor Townships)
(231) 334-3728
Melinda Lautner
District #7
(Solon & Kasson Townships)
(231) 947-2509
http://www.leelanau.cc
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Who We Are
Leelanau County Senior
Services provides a variety of
programs and services to
meet the growing needs of
seniors. We recognize that
all needs are different and
strive to take a holistic
approach to provide a range
of services and programs that
address the unique physical,
social, and emotional needs of
our seniors.
Our programs are designed
to support our senior’s lives:
Personal Care*
Respite Care*
Homemaker*
Medication Management*
Medical Transportation
Foot Care Vouchers
We also offer limited financial
assistance for seniors who
meet certain income and
asset guidelines:
Dental Assistance
Eye Glass Assistance
Hearing Aid Assistance
Heating/Utility Assistance
Legal Assistance
Unmet Needs Assistance
Project Fresh Coupons**
Promoting Safety:
Care Trak
Emergency 911 Cell
Phone
Freedom Alert
Emergency Pendant
File of Life
Safety Medical Equipment
Loan Closet
Social Activities:
The Lunch Bunch
Euchre
Bitesize Learning
Senior Expo
* Income and asset tested through application and home
evaluation process.
** Funded by USDA
2020 Census
As a result of COVID-19 the Census has had to delay their
initial plan and
develop different strategies to ensure the health and safety of
its employees
and the community, all the while completing an accurate account
of the
population.
Currently, the 2020 Census is underway with more than half
the
households across the country having responded.
Information provided daily to the Census Bureau from FEMA, as
well as
State and Local authorities, will be used to guide Census Bureau
decisions
on timing.
Currently the Census is in the Self-Response Phase. You may
have
received a letter or postcard with a code to respond either
through the Census website www.my2020census.gov, or by calling
1-844-330-2020.
Initially the self-response phase was to take place between
March 12 and
July 31, but is being extended until October 31.
LCSS has received a number of calls with concerns about scams
and
someone coming to their home. We encourage you to respond if you
are
worried about someone showing up at your home. If you are
experiencing
some challenges completing the Census, please call our office
and we will
try to assist you.
The 2020 Census Will Ask:
• They will ask for your primary residence.
• If you are a snowbird it is important to state your address as
your
primary residence in Leelanau County.
• The number of people in your household
• Whether you own or rent your home
• Your phone number (in case the Census Bureau needs to contact
you
later.)
• For each person in your household: Name, Sex (Male or Female),
Age
and Date of Birth, Race, Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin,
and
relationship to the person answering the Census
Want to keep updated?
Leelanau County Senior Services
http://www.my2020census.gov
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Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance law is going to change on
July 1. The decisions you make regarding your auto
insurance coverage going forward can have a significant impact
on how you receive medical care if you are hurt
or injured in an accident.
Personal injury protection, known as PIP coverage, is the part
of your auto insurance policy that covers medical
expenses if you are injured in an automobile accident. Currently
your policy covers you with unlimited medical
costs and all related expenses.
PIP generally covers:
_ Medical expenses from a car accident.
_ Wages lost due to the injuries.
_ Rehabilitation costs.
_ Replacement services for things you can’t do for yourself or
your family because of the accident, such as
house cleaning or childcare.
_ Funeral expenses and survivor benefits.
Starting on July 1, you can choose to purchase
lower-than-unlimited PIP coverage: $250,000 or $500,000 per
person per accident. You can even opt out of PIP entirely as
long as you have qualified health coverage (QHC).
Michigan has the fourth most expensive auto insurance in the
country. Since 1973, all Michigan auto policies had
to have unlimited PIP. Over the last almost 50 years, the cost
of health care has risen, and we cannot watch TV
without an 800-call-what’s-his-name commercial, so costs have
skyrocketed.
The two major injuries caused by auto accidents are back
injuries and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Auto
accidents are the second-leading cause of TBI’s (falls are
number one). The care of an individual with a TBI can
run into the millions of dollars over their lifetime.
It is no wonder when you read the brochures you’re currently
getting from your auto insurance company that
they are painting such a rosy picture. They are betting that you
will see the word “discount” and jump at the
chance at lowering your auto premium, relieving them of the
unlimited medical liability they currently have. But
before you do, please understand the following.
The discount you will receive is only on the PIP premium — not
your entire auto insurance premium. So, if you
opt for the $250,000 option, you will get a 35 percent premium
reduction but just on the PIP portion of
premium. Check your policy to see how much your PIP makes up
your total cost. Is your future medical liability
worth a few hundred dollars a year? If you opt for a lower PIP
level or opt out completely, your individual
health plan will cover you for medical expense up to the maximum
benefit within your policy. You will be
responsible for your deductibles, co-pays and — once limits are
hit — it may not cover all your medical cost.
If you opt for lower limits or opt out, you may find yourself
100 percent responsible for all your rehabilitation
costs after you have exhausted those covered by your health
insurance, if there are any.
Currently you can receive unlimited rehabilitation services,
wage replacement, home care, childcare and
payment for anything related to your injury including funeral
expenses. If you opt for a lower limit, once that
amount is hit everything stops. And if you opt out completely,
your health plan does not cover any of these
items.
This is serious stuff. Decisions you make now will affect you in
ways you may not anticipate going forward. I
spoke with my auto insurance agent regarding my coverage and
what I should do. He is using a cautionary tone
when discussing these changes. He personally has adopted a “wait
and see” attitude. Believing that people will
make changes now, suffer an accident and once the reality of
their lack of coverage hits them, will dial 800-call-
what’s-his-name looking for relief.
I wholeheartedly concur. The few hundred dollars of annual
premium reduction may not be worth the
exposure.
I highly recommend you speak to your auto insurance agent. The
rules are different if you have individual
healthcare, employer sponsored healthcare or Medicare. Get an
expert’s opinion. Do the math and make an
informed decision.
Fred L. Goldenberg is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and the
owner of Senior Benefit Solutions, LLC, a
financial services, and certified health insurance organization
in Traverse City. Questions or comments
about this column or interest in our monthly Medicare classes
can be directed to (231) 922-1010 or
[email protected]. Article from The Record-Eagle:
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Look carefully before you opt out of unlimited PIP
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Voting in August and November
Fire and Rescue
Non Emergency
Numbers:
Sheriff’s Office
256-8800
Cedar Fire and Rescue
228-5396
Elmwood Twp
Fire& Rescue
941-1647
Glen Lake Fire Dept. Station 1: Glen Arbor
334-3279
Station 2: Empire
326-5250
Grand Traverse Band
Fire/Rescue
534-7666
Leelanau Township Fire
386-5343
Leland Fire and Rescue
256-7760
Suttons Bay-Bingham
Fire/Rescue
271-6978
Due to the
hardships
caused by COVID-19,
Leelanau County has
been awarded a grant
from Michigan
Veterans Affairs
Agency to assist with
emergency assistance.
This largely covers
food assistance, utility
assistance, or many
other essential
expenses.
For eligibility or
general questions,
please call
(231) 995-6070
As we approach the August 4, 2020, Primary Election and the
November 3, 2020, General Election, we are reviewing safety for
our
residents and our election workers during COVID-19.
Do you want to vote in person at the Precinct on election day or
do you
prefer to receive an Absent Voter Ballot?
Precincts will be open on election day. The election workers
will be
provided with Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves,
masks,
sanitizer, and in some jurisdictions Plexiglas. Voting surfaces,
as well as
marking devices, and will be cleaned throughout the day. Social
distancing
will be practiced. Remember that many of our precincts are small
and the
line to vote may extend outside the building making it
challenging for
some.
With the passage of the statewide ballot proposal 18-03, all
eligible and
registered voters in Michigan may request an absent voter ballot
without a
reason. If you request to vote by absentee, your request must be
in writ-
ing and submitted to your city or township clerk. The
application can be
submitted online, via email or in person. Your ballot will then
be mailed or
hand delivered to you.
Please know that voting by absentee ballot is safe and secure
for voters.
Your vote remains confidential.
If you would like more information or have any questions, please
do not
hesitate to contact the Senior Services office at
231-256-8121
or the Leelanau County Clerk’s Office at 231-256-9824.
Michelle L. Crocker Leelanau County Clerk
A BIG THANK YOU!
LCSS would like to thank everyone who helped make our “2020
Virtual
Expo” a huge success. Videos and web sites from participating
vendors
will continue to be on our web site for a full year for you to
use as an
additional resource.
To access the virtual expo, go to
www.leelanau.cc/seniorservices.asp and
click on the left side titled Virtual Expo. There you will find
everyone’s
link with welcome videos.
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LEELANAU COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES
2020 Senior Millage Information On the ballot Tuesday, August 4,
2020 - .320 for 4 years
It is hard to believe that it has been two years since Leelanau
County residents passed an increase in the
Senior Services millage of .320. The increase in millage has
allowed Leelanau County Senior Services to
expand our collaborations and services for seniors sixty years
of age and older and residents of Leelanau
County. Some of the expanded services we have been able to
develop and implement are the Phone
Reassurance Program, Care Coordination services, and a volunteer
program in collaboration with
ShareCare of Leelanau. We have also collaborated with BATA and
ShareCare to offer additional
transportation opportunities to get to medical appointments and
grocery stores. These programs are
already having an impact on many seniors and we are excited
about the continual growth we expect to
see in years to come.
We are strong believers in the philosophy that it takes a
village to meet our senior’s ever changing
needs. The millage allows us to collaborate with a number of
organizations to meet these needs.
These past two years we have collaborated with the following
organizations:
• Leelanau County Planning Department: Referrals and
coordinating efforts for senior home repairs.
• Leelanau County Probate Court: Collaborate to provide Legal
Assistance for simple wills/trusts and
Power of Attorney
• Munson Home Health and Comfort Keepers: Provide in-home
services (personal care, respite care,
homemaking, medication management), foot care clinics, and
transportation
• Area Agency on Aging: Referrals for additional in-home
services, Quarantine boxes and food boxes,
MMAP services (Medicare/Medicaid assistance program)
• Meals on Wheels: Delivered home meals
• BATA: Transportation services
• Emergency Management/Sheriff’s Office: collaboration for
support related to emergency pendants
and scams
• ShareCare of Leelanau: Care Coordination services, phone
reassurance program, transportation,
volunteer services
• AARP: Tax services
• Leelanau Christian Neighbors: food pantry services and
financial assistance for unmet needs
The millage will be on the August 4, 2020 primary ballot for a
renewal rate of .320 for four years.
If approved the millage will allow Leelanau County Senior
Services to continue to collaborate with these
organizations and more to ensure Leelanau County seniors have
the information and resources available
to them to live life on their terms.
Millage Information
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Foot Care Update:
Many of us take our feet for granted, until pain or problems
develop that can no longer be ignored. It is
important to be kind to your feet and take good care of them
before problems arise and to treat exist-ing problems before they
limit your ability to function. We are excited to announce that we
are able to offer foot care clinics again with Comfort Keepers
(provided by a licensed nurse) and Linda Lingaur
(cosmetologist).
Comfort Keepers - at this time, the only available clinic will
be at the Connie Binsfeld Building (Health
Department) in Lake Leelanau.
Linda Lingaur – Linda provides one on one foot care at Theresa’s
Beauty Salon in Lake Leelanau as
well as home visits.
Foot care clinics are open to any senior age 60 and over.
Seniors whose primary residence is Leelanau County may purchase
a Foot Care Voucher for $15 which
is redeemable for the cost of the clinic; maximum of 6 vouchers
per senior per year.
Non residents may attend the foot care clinic, but will need to
make arrangements to pay cash for the
service.
Make your appointment by calling:
Comfort Keepers – 231-929-9044
Linda Lingaur – 231-256-7222 Theresa’s Beauty Salon
231-883-4529 Home Visit
If you have any questions, please call Senior Services
at 231-256-8121
Self-Quarantining
We want to remind you of the importance of a 14 day quarantine
when returning home to Leelanau
County. Health officials continue to advocate for a 14 day
quarantine after you have traveled within the
state, country, or internationally.
The 14 days quarantine is a long time health practice and is due
to the time it may take for a virus to take hold. You may not have
any symptoms, but could have been exposed, be a carrier and
develop
the disease within the 14 day time frame.
The CDC is encouraging everyone to voluntarily self-quarantine
after travel to prevent the spread of
Covid-19. We understand this may be challenging especially when
it comes to stocking your household
with needed food and supplies upon your return. We have included
resources of how to safely access
food and goods on page 8.
Please contact our office at 256-8121 or
the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department at 256-0200 with
any questions.
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Tuesday of every month
For more information on surplus &
commodities: 1 (800) 632-7334
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Reminder: Some foods do not mix
well with medication.
Please remember to check
with your doctor or
Pasta with 15-minute Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce
If you’re like me, you can never have too many tomatoes or too
much pasta.
Just a couple of cherry tomato plants can send me into tomato
overdrive. I
found this easy recipe that combines my two favorite foods. On a
hot summer
day I can whip this dish up in no time. Enjoy ~ Armanda
1 pound of pasta (I usually use less)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 pints cherry tomatoes
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
Freshly grated Parmesan (for serving)
Cook Pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring
occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large
bowl.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12” skillet or wide heavy saucepan over
medium-high. Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper,
sugar and 1 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until
tomatoes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, 6-8
minutes.
Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with parmesan.
www.epicurious.com
Grocery and Pharmacy Pick Up: Many of our local grocery stores
are now offering a pickup service.
You may call-in, pay for your grocery order, and pick it up
later. If you are unable to pick up an order, some
grocery stores may offer a delivery service for a fee. For those
who are unable to pick up an order LCSS is
working with ShareCare of Leelanau to use volunteers to pick up
orders and deliver to seniors. Please do
not let transportation get in the way of getting groceries,
please call LCSS or ShareCare for assistance.
Hanson’s - Suttons Bay - 231-271-4280 - email orders to
[email protected] curbside & delivery provided by
ShareCare Volunteers. (Sunday 9-11 senior shopping time)
Bunting’s - Cedar - 231-228-7460 - taking phone orders for
curbside & delivery
Anderson’s - Glen Arbor - 231-334-3149 -
https://shop.andersonsglenarbor.com/online for curbside or
delivery.
Leland Merc - [email protected] - 231-256-9030 curbside
pickup & delivery
Tom’s of Northport -231-386-5721 - Senior shopping from 7-8 am -
no phone orders at this time.
NJ’s - Lake Leelanau - taking phone orders for curbside pickup
231-256-9195 & delivery provided by ShareCare Volunteers.
Bayshore Pharmacy (Suttons Bay) - 271-6111 - curbside &
delivery provided by ShareCare Vol-unteers.
Hometown Pharmacy (Suttons Bay) 271-3881 - curbside &
delivery provided by ShareCare Vol-unteers.
Empire Pharmacy - 213-1115 - curbside & delivery provided by
ShareCare Volunteers.
Please call ahead as this information changes daily
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FBI PRESS RELEASE Scam Alert
The FBI in Michigan has received numerous reports of increased
efforts by scammers to target residents across western Michigan
with two different schemes: government impersonators and romance
scams. In both fraud schemes, the scammer seeks to take
advantage of a relationship of trust.
There are many versions of the government impersonation scam,
and they all exploit intimidation tactics.
How to Identify a Government Impersonator:
• The caller typically advises the recipient of the call that
charges have been, or soon will be, filed against them, and
threatens to
confiscate the recipient’s property, freeze their bank accounts,
or have them arrested unless payment is made immediately.
• If the recipient questions the caller, the caller becomes more
aggressive.
• The recipients are advised that it will cost thousands of
dollars in fees or court costs to resolve the matter, and the
caller
typically instructs people to wire ‘settlement’ money or provide
payment via prepaid cards or gift cards to avoid arrest.
Be advised, law enforcement agencies DO NOT call or email
individuals threatening them or demanding that they send money.
Scammers often spoof caller ID information, and these phone
calls are fraudulent even if they appear to be coming from a
law
enforcement agency’s legitimate number. If you question the
legitimacy of a call, hang up immediately and report the call to
law
enforcement (using the published number for that agency) and the
FBI.
Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online
identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer then
uses
the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate
and/or steal from the victim.
The criminals who carry out romance scams are experts at what
they do and will seem genuine, caring, and believable.
Unfortunately, con artists are present on most dating and social
media sites.
The scammer’s intention is to establish a relationship as
quickly as possible, endear himself to the victim, and gain trust.
Scammers
may propose marriage and make plans to meet in person, but that
will never happen. Eventually, they will ask for money.
Scam artists use poetry, flowers, and other gifts to reel in
victims, the entire time declaring their “undying love.” These
criminals
also use stories of severe life circumstances, tragedies, deaths
in the family, injuries to themselves, or other hardships to keep
their
victims concerned and involved in their schemes. Scammers also
ask victims to send money to help overcome a financial situation
they
claim to be experiencing. These are all lies intended to take
money from unsuspecting victims.
In another scheme, scammers ask victims to receive funds in the
form of a cashier’s check, money order, or wire transfer,
claiming
they are out of the country and unable to cash the instruments
or receive the funds directly. The scammers ask victims to
redirect
the funds to them or at an associate to whom they purportedly
owe money. In a similar scheme, scammers ask victims to reship
packages instead of redirecting funds. In these examples,
victims risk losing money and may incur other expenses, such as
bank fees
and penalties, and in some instances face prosecution.
Tips for Avoiding Romance Scams:
• Be careful what you post and make public online. Scammers can
use details shared on social media and dating sites to better
understand and target you.
• Research the person’s photo and profile using online searches
to see if the image, name or details have been used elsewhere.
• Go slowly and ask lots of questions.
• Beware if the individual seems too perfect or quickly asks you
to leave a dating service or social media site to communicate
directly.
• Beware if the individual attempts to isolate you from friends
and family or requests inappropriate photos or financial
information
that could later be used to extort you.
• Beware if the individual promises to meet in person but then
always comes up with an excuse why he or she can’t. If you
haven’t
met the person after a few months, for whatever reason, you have
good reason to be suspicious.
• Never send money to anyone you have only communicated with
online or by phone.
If you have been victimized by a confidence fraud – or any cyber
fraud - you can report it to the
FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
Detroit Field Office Federal Bureau of Investigation 477
Michigan Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48226
http://www.ic3.gov/
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Food Pantries:
Leelanau Christian
Neighbors is continuing to
provide food pantry services
on Mondays -2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
If you are in need of food and
are unable to drive and do
not have someone to pick up
food for you, please call LCSS
and we will coordinate efforts
to ensure you receive the
food you need.
The Empire Food Pantry
is continuing to provide food
pantry services on Tuesday
evenings at 5 p.m. The food
pantry is operating out of the
Glen Lake Reformed Church
at 4902 W MacFarlane Rd.
You can call them with any
questions at 231-334-4563.
If you are unable to drive or
have someone pick up food
for you please contact LCSS
and we will coordinate efforts
to ensure you receive the
food you need.
Meals on Wheels: Meals
on Wheels services are
continuing with the delivery
of five to seven frozen meals
once a week. Due to
COVID-19, and the number
of people struggling to access
food, we have temporarily
signed up a number of people
for MOW during this time. If
you, or someone you know
could benefit from receiving
MOW please contact our
office for assistance.
American Flag Etiquette
When the flag is displayed on the flag
pole, it should be raised quickly
and lowered slowly.
The flag should never touch the ground.
To display the flag horizontally,
the blue square must be on the
upper left side from the viewer’s
point of view.
It is proper to fly the flag at night,
but only if it is spotlighted.
Senior Project Fresh
Coupons Available
The US Department of Agriculture has provided LCSS with
coupon
packs for seniors to be able to pick up fresh local
produce/fruit at our
local farmers markets.
To be able to acquire the coupons, seniors must meet the
following requirements.
Applicant must be 60 years of age or older at time of
application
The main residence of the LCSS applicant must reside in Leelanau
County
(please provide state issued identification; driver’s license,
identification
card or voter’s identification card)
Total household income must not exceed 185% of poverty (as
certified by
your signature on the application form)
- Household of 1 person income is less than $23,107
- Household of 2 persons income is less than $31,284
Applications are available at the LCSS office in the Government
Center.
Each applicant must fill out a separate application form even if
they are
in the same household.
LCSS is limited to 100 coupon packets, so first come first
served.
If you have any questions or would like an application,
please call LCSS (231) 256-8121
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You may fill out this medical awareness form and return it to
the Office of Emergency
Management for them to have more detailed medical information on
you should you ever
need assistance from 9-1-1.
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LEELANAU COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES
8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suite 106
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
THE LEELANAU CONNECTION
Striving to celebrate and support seniors within our
community
Leelanau County Senior Services
www.leelanau.cc/seniorservices.asp
http://www.leelanau.cc/seniorservices.asp