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e-Newsletter Archive
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Medicare 101 - What You Need to Know
New to Medicare or need updated information on plan options? Join a Medicare counselor from Benefits In Action for this unbiased review...
Rachel Wise
May 131 min read
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Social Security 101 - What You Need to Know
Learn about the basics of Social Security: What it is, what all those acronyms stand for – SSA, SSID, etc. – and how to apply and help...
Rachel Wise
May 131 min read
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Medicare Fraud: Stay Vigilant!
Medicare fraud is very common. So common in fact, that Medicare has a Medicare Fraud Prevention week every June to help folks learn more...
Rachel Wise
May 73 min read
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Community Resources: Denver Snow Angels
Denver Snow Angels is a Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships' program to assist community members in Denver who are physically...
Rachel Wise
Mar 71 min read
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Breaking Barriers: Benefits in Action Teams Up with Denver Public Schools for Community Support!
The upcoming year will see an increase in the search for assistance. Luckily, the possibilities for aid are vast and varied. Whether it...
Rachel Wise
Jan 22 min read
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Benefits in Action Tax Program 2025
It’s about that time of year. Have you filed your taxes yet? If not, the IRS deadline for tax filing is Monday, April 15, 2025. If you...
Rachel Wise
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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Benefits in Action's Wishlist
Dear Santa: Benefits in Action is a Colorado nonprofit organization that provides health benefit application assistance, food deliveries...
Rachel Wise
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Medicare Open Enrollment: What You Need to Know
It’s that time of year again. No, the Great Pumpkin didn’t come, but Medicare Open Enrollment is upon us once again. Medicare Open...
Rachel Wise
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Tax Volunteers NEEDED!
Tax season is coming, and Benefits in Action is looking for tax volunteers to help low-income individuals file their taxes. Do you have...
Rachel Wise
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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SHIP: A Vital Volunteer Role
Oh, SHIP. No, this isn’t an article about boating. SHIP stands for State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Hint. The A is silent. The...
Rachel Wise
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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🌟 Highlighting the Inspirational Work of Kelly Kropf 🌟
At Benefits in Action, we are deeply committed to being "justice informed" in our mission to assist individuals in accessing the benefits...
Rachel Wise
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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August 11, 2024: Benefits in Action on No Copay Radio with Murphy Huston
Listen to No Copay Radio 7:30 AM to 8AM on Sunday mornings on KOSI 101.1! Outreach and Marketing Coordinator, Rachel Wise, recently spoke...
Rachel Wise
Aug 14, 20241 min read
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Oh, SNAP! Benefits of Food Assistance:
Do you know the many benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? 1. It alleviates poverty: SNAP is a vital safety...
Rachel Wise
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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Mrs. Ukraine Worldwide: A Profile of Resilience and Giving
Journeys are often not traveled in straight smooth lines, but weaves through challenges and unexpected curves. Siuzanna Iglidan, the current
Rachel Wise
Jun 17, 20241 min read
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Avoid Bank Fraud and Other Scams
Have you heard about Medicare Fraud Awareness Week? If not, now is the time to learn about it. This year, it is the week containing June...
Rachel Wise
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Recent Changes in Social Security Overpayment Policies
From www.justiceinaging.org: The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced several changes that will lessen the burden of...
Rachel Wise
May 23, 20242 min read
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OPTIONS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A SOCIAL SECURITY OR SSI OVERPAYMENT
An overpayment occurs when Social Security pays a person more money in Social Security benefits or SSI payments than should have been...
Rachel Wise
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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May is Older Americans Month!
Celebrating Older Americans Month: Powered by Connection Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by...
Rachel Wise
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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NEW LOCATION: Partnership brings Benefits in Action to Aurora!
(photo from ropserves.org) Restoration Outreach Programs community resource center has opened its doors to Benefits in Action to provide...
Rachel Wise
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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Making the case for supporting community-based services provided by area agencies on aging
Please call or send an email to your representatives by this Wednesday, March 27 and urge them to fund the Area Agencies on Aging! Find...
Rachel Wise
Mar 26, 20243 min read
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