Testimonial
Ms. Pinkleton (not the client's real name) was a local gas company customer and had been for many years. One of the new policies, through the unregulated gas companies, was to charge all clients who did not maintain a certain amount of gas in their tank a “low consumption fee”. Ms. Pinkleton only used her gas for heat and was very conservative, so she fell below the cut off and was charged the $100 low consumption fee. To fill her tank above the cut off would have cost her well over $200. She did not have the $200 and did not feel that she should pay the $100 “low consumption” fee because she had been conservative. Well, her biggest concern was running out of gas before the winter was over or getting her gas cut off for not paying the fee. When she contacted M4A, we were able to talk with the gas company and set up an agreement that if Ms. Pinkleton filled the tank up they would drop the charge. We contacted a local organization in St. Clair County, and they agreed to fill the tank well above the low consumption cut off. This, in turn, got the low consumption fee of $100 dropped and gave the client gas to get through the winter.
– Anonymous
Past Events
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Mar 15, 2011
St Clair County Blooming Benefits Day
Health Fairs and other Booth Events
Under M4A, the Aging and Disabilty Resource Center will be hostinig its first annual public benefits enrollment event for those who are 55 or older, and those who are disabled. It will be held at the Pell City Conference Room. Participants will be served with the following benefits: Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) and Medicare Savings Programs for Medicare assistance, SenioRx for Medication assistance, Food/Nutrition Assistance, employment assistance, legal and credit counseling.
Feb 17, 2011
2nd Annual Walker County Weatherization Day
Health Fairs and other Booth Events
4 PM to 8 PM at the CHS Building in Jasper, AL
Jan 13, 2011
Shelby County Round Table
Shelby County Round Table
Held at the Middle AL Area Agency on Aging, from 11 AM to 1 PM
CEUS and drinks provided. Please bring your own lunch.
The Shelby County Round Table is an informal information sharing group. We are comprised of people who work with service agencies that serve the Shelby County area.
Nov 09, 2010
Blount County Open Enrollment/Flu Shot Clinc
Medicare Enrollment and Flu Shot Clinics
From 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM the public can come to the Snead Senior Center for Medicare plan comparisons and flu vaccinations. Open Enrollment is from November 15th until December 31st, and during this time individuals can change their Medicare plans. Representatives from the Middle Alabama Area Agecny on Aging can compare plans for individuals, so that they may choose the plan that will be the best or most cost effective. Individuals with Original Medicare, Viva, Blue Advantage, Healthspring, AARP Medicare Complete, Advantra, Wellcare, and Humana PFFS can also receive free flu shots.
Nov 05, 2010
Walker Baptist Annual Health Fair
Health Fairs and other Booth Events
This event will be from 9 AM until 4 PM, at the Jasper Mall.
Nov 04, 2010
Saint Clair County Open Enrollment/Flu Shot Clinc
Medicare Enrollment and Flu Shot Clinics
From 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM the public can come to the Pell City Senior Center for Medicare plan comparisons and flu vaccinations. Open Enrollment is from November 15th until December 31st, and during this time individuals can change their Medicare plans. Representatives from the Middle Alabama Area Agecny on Aging can compare plans for individuals, so that they may choose the plan that will be the best or most cost effective. Individuals with Original Medicare, Viva, Blue Advantage, Healthspring, AARP Medicare Complete, Advantra, Wellcare, and Humana PFFS can also receive free flu shots.
Oct 28, 2010
Saint Clair County Open Enrollment/Flu Shot Clinc
Medicare Enrollment and Flu Shot Clinics
From 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM the public can come to the Odenville Senior Center for Medicare plan comparisons and flu vaccinations. Open Enrollment is from November 15th until December 31st, and during this time individuals can change their Medicare plans. Representatives from the Middle Alabama Area Agecny on Aging can compare plans for individuals, so that they may choose the plan that will be the best or most cost effective. Individuals with Original Medicare, Viva, Blue Advantage, Healthspring, AARP Medicare Complete, Advantra, Wellcare, and Humana PFFS can also receive free flu shots.
