Social Security Administration scraps planned changes that critics said would lead to chaos
Read full article: Social Security Administration scraps planned changes that critics said would lead to chaosA new Trump administration policy that would have changed the way the Social Security Administration handles some services for recipients will not happen after all.
New Social Security requirements pose barriers to rural communities without internet, transportation
Read full article: New Social Security requirements pose barriers to rural communities without internet, transportationNew requirements that Social Security recipients go online or in person to a field office to access key benefits, instead of just making a phone call, will pose challenges for many people.
Need to lower your energy bills? Seminole County Meals on Wheels is weatherizing homes
Read full article: Need to lower your energy bills? Seminole County Meals on Wheels is weatherizing homesA group in Seminole County is taking applications right now to help seniors and people in low-income households weatherize their homes.
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Lake County gets second shipment of COVID-19 vaccine, begins giving out shots ASAP
Read full article: Lake County gets second shipment of COVID-19 vaccine, begins giving out shots ASAPLAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Lake County received more COVID-19 vaccines and began distributing them Wednesday morning, reaching capacity within an hour. “The second shipment of COVID-19 vaccines and distribution will begin (Wednesday) at 9 a.m.,” officials said in a briefing that was held about 30 minutes before the inoculations were to begin. By 10 a.m. Lake County Department of Health officials said the vaccine site at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center had already reached capacity. Health officials said in regards to vaccine distribution they will evaluate on a day-by-day basis and don’t plan to announce distribution until the day it happens. An announcement will be made through the Lake County DOH website, lake.floridahealth.gov or on Twitter at @FLHealthLake.
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Seniors sleep in their cars waiting for COVID-19 vaccine in Volusia County
Read full article: Seniors sleep in their cars waiting for COVID-19 vaccine in Volusia CountyDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Seniors in Volusia County started lining up more than 19 hours before the gates were scheduled to open Tuesday for day two of a first come, first served COVID-19 vaccination event. Cars lined up outside Daytona Stadium before 2 p.m. Monday, well in advance of Tuesday’s state-operated event. Daytona Beach city officials said to ensure their safety, crews allowed the first 1,000 people to enter Daytona Beach Stadium at 7 p.m. Monday. Officials are now saying capacity has been reached at Daytona Stadium for the last day of a two-day vaccination drive. RIGHT NOW: Seniors already lined up to get the vaccine tomorrow morning in Volusia county.