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NJ WorkAbility: Health Coverage that works with you. A job should free your potential, not limit it.

Now you can achieve even more.

If you’re someone with a permanent disability, you’re used to overcoming obstacles. Now you’ve got one less hurdle to deal with. Thanks to a new program called NJ Workability, you’re free to for that job, aim for that raise and get your career in gear. Without having to worry about losing your Medicaid health coverage.

Earn approximately $58,000 annually.

With NJ Workability, you can now earn as much as $58,000 a year and still be fully eligible  for Medicaid health coverage. You can also have up to $20,000 in personal assets, such as a bank account and still qualify.

This is more than it may seem because the Medicaid definition of ‘assets’ does NOT include:

*The home you live in.

*Vehicles used for medical transportation.

*Vehicles used for transportation to and from work.

*IRA and 401K personal retirement accounts.

It doesn’t matter how much any of these things are worth-NJ Workability won’t count them as personal assets.

And keep the health benefits you need most:

NJ Workability is a new program that lets you earn much more than ever before-expanding eligibility so you can get or maintain the valuable health benefits that Medicaid provides. Coverage includes medications, durable medical equipment, outpatient counseling, medical transportation, personal care services and all the other medical and healthcare services.

And because NJ Workability is a permanent, state and federally funded program, you can depend on it. As long as you’re eligible, you don’t have to worry that your benefits will be suddenly or unexpectedly cancelled.

Who is eligible?

The qualifications for NJ Workability are fairly simple. Basically, the program is open to all New Jersey residents who:

*Are between the ages of 16 and 64.

*Have a permanent physical or mental disability.

*Are employed either full or part-time.

If you believe you meet the guidelines and would like more information, please call the NJ Division of Disability Services toll-free at 1-888-285-3036.

Questions” Just Ask us:

We’re here to help. So if you’re not sure whether or not you qualify for NJ Workability, if you have questions about the program and would like to apply, just call us toll-free at 1-888-285-3036. You can call any time between 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Or you can connect to our website http://www.njworkability.nj.gov-at any time of the day or night.

We look forward to hearing from you. And showing you how NJ Workability can work for you.

NJ Workability: Questions? Just ask us: 1-888-285-3036 or http://www.njworkability.nj.gov.

Disclaimer: This information is taken directly from the NJ Workability pamphlet. I have never used the service so I have no opinion on the program either yes or no to how it works. Please call or email them at the numbers above to ask for more information.

Get Help paying your Medicare Costs: Programs for Medicare Beneficiaries with limited income and assets 2016.

If you are living on a low income and have limited resources,* you can start saving money right now on your Medicare costs.

Through a Low Income Subsidy (sometimes called “Extra Help”) you can save an average of $300 a month in Medicare Part D prescription costs and through a Medicare Savings Program, you can save more than $100 a month in Medicare Part B premiums.

New Jersey offers three types of Medicare Savings Programs based on your income and assets:

*Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB).

*Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)

*Qualified Individual-1 (QI-1)

*Your home and one vehicle are not counted as assets.

Take a look at the chart below and see which programs best describe you and then call 1-800-792-8820.

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB):

Monthly Income:

For individuals, not more than $990

For a couple, not more than $1,335

Asset Eligibility:

For individuals, not more than $4,000 in assets.

For a couple, not more than $6,000 in assets

What it saves you:

Pays your monthly Medicare Part B premium.

Pays your Medicare deductibles and coinsurance.

Specific Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB):

Monthly Income:

For Individuals, over $990 but less than $1,188.

For a couple, over $1,335 but less than $1,602.

Asset Eligibility:

For individuals, not more than $7,280 in assets.

For a couple, not more than $10,930 in assets.

What it saves you:

Pay your monthly Medicare Part B premium.

Automatically enrolled in LIS (see below)

Qualified Individual-1 (QI-1)

Monthly Income:

For individuals over $1,188 but less than $1,336.50.

For a couple, over $1,602 but less than $1,802.25.

Asset Eligibility:

For individuals, not more than $7,280 in assets.

For a couple, not more than $10,930 in assets.

What it saves you:

Pays your monthly Medicare Part B premium.

Automatically enrolled in LIS (see below).

Low Income Subsidy (LIS):

Monthly Income:

For individuals, not more than $1,485.

For a couple, not more than $2,002.50.

Asset Eligibility:

For individuals, not more than $13,640 in assets.

For a couple, not more than $27,250 in assets.

What it saves you:

Pays some or most of your Medicare Part D prescription costs.

You can save more than $100 a month with a Medicare Savings Program.

Most seniors and individuals with disabilities on Medicare pay $104.90 or $121.80 each month directly out of their Social Security check for their Part B premium.

All individuals enrolled in a Medicare Saving Program get the program to pay their Part B premium. Individuals on QMB also save money on Medicare deductibles and coinsurance.

You may save an average of $300 a month with a Low Income Subsidy.

The average monthly premium for a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is $34.10. In addition, each time a Medicare Part D  beneficiary goes to the pharmacy they must pay their co-payment and in the donut hole, about half the cost of their medication.

Individuals enrolled in a Low Income Subsidy (LIS) get the program to pay their Part D premium, lower their co-payment amounts and avoid the donut hole. People on LIS also pay no Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty.

For more information on programs that help lower your Medicare costs, contact the following agency: For additional information call the NJ Division of Aging Services at 1-800-792-8820 or visit our website at http://www.aging.nj.gov.

*Disclaimer: I took this information directly from NJ Division of Aging Services pamphlet. I have never used this program before so I have no opinion yes or no to how it runs. Please call or email the above number for more information.

Rewards of Caregiving: Caring for an older, ill or disabled adult. Tips for making your job easier.

Being a caregiver can be challenging and stressful but caregivers also describe their role as very meaningful. Here are a few of the many rewards that you may experience when caring for a loved one.

You may gain new skills:

*You may learn to be more organized and to plan ahead.

*You may learn to speak your concerns and needs more clearly.

*You may discover strengths and skills you did not know you had.

You may develop new and lasting friendships:

*You accomplish more and feel less alone when you connect with others who face the same challenges.

*Caregivers benefit by sharing their concerns, information and solutions with others.

*To find caregiver support groups, call your local social service, senior citizen agencies or faith community. Join or create an online support or discussion group.

You may learn to find joy in small pleasures:

*Sharing meals, walks or sunsets can give you precious time for talking, laughing and getting to know more about each other.

*You have the chance to build memories that will last a lifetime.

Caregiving offers you a chance to give back to someone important in your life:

Caring for others:

*Can renew or heal your relationship with the person.

*Can boost your own spirits.

*Can help family members bond as they share caregiver tasks.

*Is a value we can model for others including our children.

You can learn about yourself and your limits:

*You cannot do everything for another person but you can learn to ask others for help.

*Family, friends, neighbors, volunteers and professional caregivers can help with caregiving tasks such as:

-Dressing, transportation, feeding, medical or personal care.

-Grocery shopping, housework and meal preparation.

-Providing you respite or time off.

*Senior centers and adult day centers can offer daytime respite.

*Some assisted living and nursing facilities offer short-term overnight stays to give caregivers a break.

You can learn about taking care of yourself too:

*Taking care of your needs is an important aspect of caring for another. Your ability to give care is only as good as your health allows.

*Make sure you are eating well, getting enough rest, physical activity and emotional support.

*See your health care provider regularly.

*Arrange for respite so that you can stay healthy too.

Caregiving is an opportunity:

*To say: thank you, you are valuable to me, I love you, I care about you and I will be here for you.

*To help someone as you wish to be helped.

*To help maximize the person’s independence and dignity.

*To be there as a caring companion.

The rewards of caregiving can be many but caregiving holds many challenges and it is important to get support. To find resources for older adults and caregivers, visit the Eldercare Locater at http://www.eldercare.gov on the Internet or call 1-800-677-1116 to find services in your area.

Disclaimer: Being a caregiver is not an easy thing. Take a deep breath and hang on. It is one of the most rewarding experiences that you will ever have.

The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office: Who We Are & What We Do

Michael Saudino, Sheriff

http://www.bcsd.us

Safety-Leadership-Security

Comprised of more than 500 dedicated personnel, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office’s responsibilities include a broad range of services and functions that assist the public, augment the county’s municipal police department’s and safeguard Bergen’s judicial proceedings.

The Sheriff’s Office is tasked with maintaining order and security at the Bergen County Justice Center, providing for the care and custody of more than 1,000 inmates and detainees at the Bergen County Jail and assisting the county’s 69 municipal police departments by providing advanced forensic procedures through its Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Additionally, the Office is responsible for process serving, writs, court orders, foreclosures and court executions.

Court Security Unit: The Court Security Unit screens more than 1 million individuals each year in order to provide for the overall security of the Bergen County Justice Center including criminal, civil, family and special section court judges, staff and county employees and the general public using the facility.

Special Services Unit: Officers assigned to the Special Services Unit transport prisoners who are in the care and custody of the Bergen County Sheriff. Officers assigned to this division typically transport prisoners between facilities under the control of the Sheriff to federal, county and municipal courts, state prisons and correctional facilities, state and county juvenile detention centers, other county jails, municipal prisoner pickups, hospitals, diagnostic drug treatment centers and medical clinics.

Civil Process Unit: The Civil Process Unit is a responsible for executing Civil Summons and Complaints, Order to Show Cause, State Grand Jury Notifications, Subpoenas and Writs, Inclusive of Replevin, Executions and Possessions. The Civil Process Division also serves legal documents for the Family Part of the Superior Court including Domestic Violence Orders, Child Support Orders and Notice of Hearings, each of which must be served personally.

Homeland Security/k-9 Unit: The Homeland Security/K-9 Unit is responsible for conducting high visibility patrols around the jail and Justice Center complex in order to maintain a high level of security.

Special Operations Group: The Special Operations Group (SOG) serves as the Sheriff’s high-risk operations team, which is responsible for all high-risk preplanned operations requiring heavy weapons and threat assessments. All SOG members either the Federal Bureau of Investigation’ S.W.A.T. School or the National Tactical Officers Association S.W.A.T. School.

Bureau of Criminal Investigation: The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) encompasses the Sheriff’s highly respected Crime Scene Unit as well as the agency’s Detective Unit.

Crime Scene Unit: BCI personnel routinely respond seven days a week, 24 hours a day to burglaries, robberies, assaults, arsons and homicides throughout Bergen County. They work closely with local law enforcement agencies, providing advanced forensic knowledge combined with state-of-the-art training and equipment to get criminals off our streets and behind bars.

Detective Unit: A trusted resource for law enforcement throughout Bergen County, Sheriff’s Detectives are routinely assigned to assist local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in investigations involving fraud, identity theft, gang related activity and numerous other areas. Sheriff’s Detectives are also tasked with finding and arresting fugitives on the run from the law.

Community Outreach Unit: The Community Outreach Unit offers formal programs targeting alcohol and drug abuse, senior citizen safety, child safety, school violence and proactive DWI prevention programs for high school students, civic groups and corporations.

Corrections Division: Constructed in 2000, the Bergen County Jail is a 1,200 bed facility that houses thousands of individuals for various offenses each year. With more than 300 officers, the Corrections Division is tasked with the care and custody of those inmates as well as the safe and orderly operation of the facility.

Special Emergency Response Team: The Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT) was created to function as a specialized emergency resource with personnel trained to respond to diverse situations that may arise within or outside an institutional setting.

For more information, please contact the Community Outreach Unit in the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office at:(201) 336-3540.

Bergen County Sheriff’s Office:

The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is the largest law enforcement agency in Bergen County. With more than 500 dedicated personnel, we provide a broad range of services that assist the public, support the county’s municipal police departments and safeguard Bergen’s judicial proceedings.

As members of the law enforcement field, the hardworking men and women of the Sheriff’s Office are dedicated to becoming a more integrated part of the neighborhoods in which we serve. With that local focus in mind, our Community Outreach Unit works to maintain a solid relationship between the Sheriff’s Office and the residents of Bergen County, as well as foster a greater understanding of the duties and functions of the law enforcement community.

The Community Outreach Unit offers a variety of public safety initiatives including programs on alcohol and drug abuse, senior citizen and child safety, school violence and youth development. We are always adding and improving upon these programs to further protect our residents and prevent crime in our neighborhoods.

We hope you will follow along with us as we work to ensure that Bergen County remains one of the best-and safest-places in the nation in which to live, work and raise a family.

24 hour Operations Division
(201) 646-2222

Community Outreach Unit
(201) 336-3540

Bergen County Justice Center
10 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 336-3500
Fax: (201) 752-4164

Bergen County Jail
160 South River Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 527-3000
Fax: (201) 527-3035

Disclaimer: this information is taken directly from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office pamphlet. I have not used many of the services by the department so I have no opinion on services. Please call or email the above numbers for more information.

CarePlus New Jersey: Healthy minds, healthy bodies

Overview of Services: CarePlus offers a wide-array of programs and services to provide a holistic, comprehensive approach to recovery from mental illness and substance abuse. Services include but are not limited to:

Acute Care Services
*Screening, Emergency Services and Peer Support
*Co-Occurring Specialists
*Crossroads to Wellness (IOTSS)
*Integrated Case Management Services(ICMS)
*Transition Services (Jail Diversion)
*Supportive Housing
*Housing Works (Shelter Case Management)

Sub-Acute & Community Services
*Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Care Services
*Medical Services
*Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Program
*Outpatient Mental Health Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment Services
*Partial Care Program
*Residential Services

Client Support Services
*Supportive Assistance to Individuals and Families
*Supportive Employment Services
*Benefits Counseling

Children and Family Services
*Adoption House, Foster Care Program & Visitation
*Child & Adolescent Clinical Evidenced-Based & Psychoeducational Support Groups
*Juvenile Fire Prevention Program
*Child Psychiatry & School Clearances
*Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services
*Children and Family Outpatient Services
*School Based Programming
*Bergen & Hudson County Healthy Families
*Kinship Program
*In-Home Services
*Traumatic Loss Coalition (TLC)
*Young Adult Transition Services

Training & Education
*Specialized Workshops
*Speaker Series
*Conferences
*Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification

If you or a loved one in the Northern New Jersey are need help, contact us to make an appointment at (201) 986-5000. If this is a crisis situation, please call our 24/7 crisis line (201) 262-HELP (4357).

CarePlus NJ Inc.
610 Valley Health Plaza
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 265-8200
Fax: (201) 265-0366
http://www.CarePlusNJ.org

*Disclaimer: this information was taken directly from the CarePlus NJ Inc. pamphlet. I have never used the service before so I have no opinion of it either yes or no to the program. Please call or email the above numbers for more information.

201-262-HELP (4357): Help is only a phone call away-Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program.

262-Help-a program of CarePlus-is Bergen County’s Designated Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program. The purpose of 262-HELP is to provide emergency mental health services to residents of Bergen County.

The CarePlus Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program Provides..

*Services 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

*Mental Health Screeners that are trained and certified by the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. They provide mental health evaluations, crisis intervention counseling and support to individuals-either in the community or at our office-and assess for the most clinically appropriate intervention.

*Psychiatrists who provide emergent medication services, including a psychiatric evaluation and short-term medication monitoring until the individual is linked to a long-term service provider.

*Peer Support Staff who offer supportive counseling and psycho-education.

*Services to minors when authorized by the parent or legal guardian.

There is a fee for all evaluations, however it is often covered by health insurance. No individual will ever be denied services due to an inability to pay.

Call 201-262-HELP (4357) when you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis.

CarePlus New Jersey
Healthy minds, healthy bodies

CarePlus NJ Inc. Headquarters
610 Valley Health Plaza
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 265-8200
For more information on the services offered by CarePlus, visit http://www.CarePlusNJ.org

*Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the CarePlus New Jersey pamphlet. I have never used the service before so I have no opinion on it either yes or no on the program. Please call the number or email them for more information.

BVMI: Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Inc.: Healthcare for the Uninsured

Fact Sheet:

*BVMI provides free primary and preventive medical care to low-income working Bergen County residents who do not have medical insurance. Individuals/families may earn up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level. More than 50,000 residents of Bergen County are uninsured (Kaiser Family Foundation 2016).

*Bergen County is one of the ten most prosperous counties in the nation with a per capita income of $43,347 and a median household income of $83,794. Despite this wealth, 7.2% of the County’s residents live below the federal poverty level. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2013, 12.1% of Bergen County residents who are working have no health insurance.

*BVMI is licensed, ambulatory healthcare center located in Hackensack, NJ. Patients are seen by appointment five days a week. In 2015, BVMI provided more than 6,000 medical visits for nearly 1000 patients.

*A team of 55 volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals provide medical care for BVMI’s patients. More than 250 specialists in private practice in the county have agreed to see BVMI patients at no charge.

*All five Bergen County hospitals provide x-rays and advanced diagnostic procedures for BVMI patients. BD provides donated medical products and Quest Diagnostics provides comprehensive laboratory service. J & J Pharmacy in Hackensack provides discounted medicines to patients and donates supplies to the Healthcare Center.

*Through early intervention and consistent treatment of patients, BVMI has been able to stabilize chronic conditions, help reduce infectious disease and decrease Emergency Room visits.

*BVMI has established the Diabetes Patient Care and Education Program, as well as the Women’s Health Initiative and has focused on improving healthcare literacy and expanding access to healthcare for underserved communities. This was accomplished through the generosity of many corporate and foundation donors including the Aetna Foundation, Russell Berrie Foundation, Chartis Foundation, Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, OrtaniBank Foundation, CVS Health Foundation, TD Bank, Allergan Foundation and the Breast Cancer Survivors Foundation.

*BVMI does not receive any government funding is not reimbursed by insurance companies and does not charge patients for services provided. BVMI relies entirely on contributions from individuals, corporates and foundations.

For more information, contact Amanda Missey, President/CEO at (201) 518-8484.

November 2016

*Disclaimer: I have taken this information from the BVMI pamphlet. I have not used it before so I have no opinion of the program yes or no to how it works. Please call the above number or email them for more information.

Visiting Homemaker of Bergen County
298 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601-4303
Telephone: (201) 488-0041
Fax: (201) 525-1950
http://www.vhsbc.com

VetAssist Program

VA Benefit: Aid & Attendance:

Who Qualifies?

*’Aid & Attendance’ provides a Certified Home Health Aide to assist with activities of daily living to veterans and/or their surviving spouses. Qualified depends on ‘3M’s’:

*Military: Served minimum 90 days active duty, 1 day wartime with an honorable discharge.

*Medical: Need for assistance with dressing, bathing, eating, toileting, walking or transferring in and out of bed due to a non-service related disability.

*Money: Income and Assets in relation to medical expense. House and care are no considered as income or assets.

Documents Needed to Submit a Claim:

1. DD-214 Military Discharge (needs to be certified copy).
2. Social Security Award Letter
3. Bank Statement (three months minimum).
4. Copy of a Voided Check (for monthly deposits).
5. Marriage Certificate
6. Death Certificate

Visiting Homemaker’s mission is to assist veterans who protected our freedom to stay in their homes and live with dignity. We are a certified and accredited non-profit home care agency serving the elderly, the disabled and our Veterans. For more information or to request service through the Veteran’s Aide & Attendance Benefit or other home care program call:

(201) 488-0041 or visit http://www.vhsbc.com

A Community based Nonprofit Agency Providing Quality Home Care Since 1954

*Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the Visiting Homemaker Bergen County pamphlet. I have not used this service so I do not have an opinion on it yes or no to the service. Please call or email the above numbers for more information.

Visiting Homemaker: Home Health Aide Service of Bergen County Inc.

Expert Care at Home for people with Alzheimer’s and Related Conditions

Visiting Homemaker Home Health Aide Service of Bergen County is pleased to offer the services of Home Care Aids who are experts in providing the special home care that people with Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions need.

Visiting Homemaker Service’s Alzheimer’s Care Specialist Aides:

*are mature, experienced home health aides certified by the NJ Board of Nursing.

*have the skills and knowledge to provide the highest quality of care.

*are equipped to deal with the unique emotional, cognitive and physical needs of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

*understand and assist family members who are under stress.

*have completed intensive training approved by the Home Care Council of NJ.

For information, contact Renay@(201) 488-0041.

Training was sponsored by Eisai USA Foundation.

298 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601-4303
Telephone: (201) 488-0041
Fax: (201) 525-1950
http://www.vhsbc.com
A community based Non-Profit Agency Providing Quality Home Care Since 1954.

Disclaimer: this information is taken directly from the Visiting Homemaker Home Health Aide Service of Bergen County Inc. flyer. I have never used the service, so I have no opinion of it either yes or no, so please call or email them for more information.