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Kansas Elder Hotline - Free Legal Advice for Seniors
Did you know Kansas residents age 60 or older might have free legal guidance available to them? The Elder Hotline is a program of Kansas Legal Services, where private attorneys volunteer their time to field calls. If you'd like to see if this program is available to you, please call 316-267-3975, 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. You will be connected to an operator who will complete an application for possible help or guidance.
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Kansas Elder Law Hotline and Senior Citizen Law Project: Protecting Seniors’ Rights KLS works with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and the Area Agencies on Aging as a part of the state aging network. Older Americans Act funds are added together with LSC and other private funds to address this growing area of need.  Medicare Interactive
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Legal Aid Clinic for Veterans at Bob Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita April 10
Veterans are encouraged to make an appointment by signing up via the link below or by phone.. This clinic is for Civil Legal questions or if you are in need of Legal Advice. Appointments are available in-person or via tele-video. This clinic is not for criminal issues. Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Bldg. 26, ground floor PEC rooms | By Appointment Walk-Ins welcome, but are not guaranteed a time slot.
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Justice in Aging: Fighting Senior Poverty through Law
When States Recoup Medicaid Costs by Seizing Family Homes, Poor Families Suffer While State Budgets Are Barely Affected  MAY 2024 Eric Carlson, Director, Long-Term Services and Supports Advocacy
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Veteran's Benefits and Services
The ultimate link to all benefits and services offered to Veterans. Very comprehensive site and easy to use. Find all the information you need in one place.    https://www.va.gov/
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Tips for Older Consumers to Stop Illegal Robocalls
 Jeremiah Battle, National Consumer Law Center   Robocalls, the persistent automated telephone calls to cell phones and landlines, are a favorite tool of telemarketers, debt collectors, and scammers. Older adults anticipating important calls from medical providers and others may be reluctant to answer the phone due to excessive or unwanted robo telephone calls.  
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KLS Legal Assistance for Veterans
KLS provides legal assistance for Veterans who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness. Legal assistance addresses the top seven areas identified by Veterans in the Veterans’ CHALENG survey as being their top legal problems:
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Unemployment Claims
This site is the starting point for all unemployment claims. It explains the procedure and allows you to apply on-line. You can also submit your weekly claim forms through this site. it's the first place you should go when you lose your job. www.getkansasbenefits.gov
If You Lose Your JobWork SupportUnemployment Compensation
Unemployment Hearing Process
These are the resources available from the Kansas Department of Labor on handling an Unemployment claim, through the appeals process:  www.getkansasbenefits.gov/FAQs/Appeal.aspx  
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Credit and the Elderly
This is a quick question and answer about credit card debt and what happens when the debtor dies. There are also links to other legal issues facing the elderly and it is worthwhile to browse this site for more useful information. https://www.caring.com/questions/elderly-credit-card-debt-at-death
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Veterans/MilitaryUnemployment CompensationServices for SeniorsClear All Filters
Kansas Elder Hotline - Free Legal Advice for Seniors
Did you know Kansas residents age 60 or older might have free legal guidance available to them? The Elder Hotline is a program of Kansas Legal Services, where private attorneys volunteer their time to field calls. If you'd like to see if this program is available to you, please call 316-267-3975, 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. You will be connected to an operator who will complete an application for possible help or guidance.
Services for Seniors
All About Services for Seniors
Kansas Elder Law Hotline and Senior Citizen Law Project: Protecting Seniors’ Rights KLS works with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and the Area Agencies on Aging as a part of the state aging network. Older Americans Act funds are added together with LSC and other private funds to address this growing area of need.  Medicare Interactive
Services for Seniors
Legal Aid Clinic for Veterans at Bob Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita April 10
Veterans are encouraged to make an appointment by signing up via the link below or by phone.. This clinic is for Civil Legal questions or if you are in need of Legal Advice. Appointments are available in-person or via tele-video. This clinic is not for criminal issues. Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Bldg. 26, ground floor PEC rooms | By Appointment Walk-Ins welcome, but are not guaranteed a time slot.
Veterans/Military
Justice in Aging: Fighting Senior Poverty through Law
When States Recoup Medicaid Costs by Seizing Family Homes, Poor Families Suffer While State Budgets Are Barely Affected  MAY 2024 Eric Carlson, Director, Long-Term Services and Supports Advocacy
Services for Seniors
Veteran's Benefits and Services
The ultimate link to all benefits and services offered to Veterans. Very comprehensive site and easy to use. Find all the information you need in one place.    https://www.va.gov/
Veterans/Military
Tips for Older Consumers to Stop Illegal Robocalls
 Jeremiah Battle, National Consumer Law Center   Robocalls, the persistent automated telephone calls to cell phones and landlines, are a favorite tool of telemarketers, debt collectors, and scammers. Older adults anticipating important calls from medical providers and others may be reluctant to answer the phone due to excessive or unwanted robo telephone calls.  
Services for Seniors
KLS Legal Assistance for Veterans
KLS provides legal assistance for Veterans who are homeless or at-risk for homelessness. Legal assistance addresses the top seven areas identified by Veterans in the Veterans’ CHALENG survey as being their top legal problems:
Veterans/Military
Unemployment Claims
This site is the starting point for all unemployment claims. It explains the procedure and allows you to apply on-line. You can also submit your weekly claim forms through this site. it's the first place you should go when you lose your job. www.getkansasbenefits.gov
If You Lose Your JobWork SupportUnemployment Compensation
Unemployment Hearing Process
These are the resources available from the Kansas Department of Labor on handling an Unemployment claim, through the appeals process:  www.getkansasbenefits.gov/FAQs/Appeal.aspx  
Unemployment Compensation
Credit and the Elderly
This is a quick question and answer about credit card debt and what happens when the debtor dies. There are also links to other legal issues facing the elderly and it is worthwhile to browse this site for more useful information. https://www.caring.com/questions/elderly-credit-card-debt-at-death
Services for Seniors
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