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 For help with utilities for energy savings and for households at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Levels may qualify for replacement furnaces, hot water heaters and insulation free of charge.  
 
Consumers Energy – https://consumersenergy-schedule.com/program/helping-neighbors/
 
For help with Utilities, Housing, Food, Clothing & Household Goods, and Transportation:
  https://mi211.org/ or Dial 211 or 844 875-9211 
 

Medicare Vaccination Coverage – Use the following fact sheet:  https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln908764-medicare-part-d-vaccines.pdf        
AARP Senior Planet Virtual Fitness and Wellness Classes
https://seniorplanet.org/virtual-fitness-wellness-events/
 
Create your secure Medicare account to access your information anytime
https://www.medicare.gov/account/login 
 
Help with Medicare Costs
There are programs run by the states that can help lower your Medicare costs. Find out if you’re eligible for these programs, how to apply, and other ways to save on your Medicare coverage.
https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help  
   
 • Genesee Vally Area Agency on Aging in Michigan (GVAAA) $1000 Assistance – for caring for people with dementia. The contact info for the GVAAA $1000 Scholarship for help caring for
Dementia Patients is Caitlin Goyer at 248 996-1066 or
email helplinegmc@alz.org
      
The Medicare open enrollment period for 2025 is October 15, 2024 through December 7, 2024.  
The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $185.00 for 2025, an increase of $10.30 from $174.70 in 2024.  Income -Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts are higher:  https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles#