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Our Mission
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) is an independent, non-profit organization that provides high-quality civil legal assistance and equal access to justice for low-income people in Eastern Missouri. |
20th Annual Justice for All Ball
February 27th, 2010 |
Justice for All Ball invitations have been sent. Mark your calendars for February 27, 2010 and come out and celebrate the wonderful work of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.
The event will feature the Soulard Blues Band, a wonderful dinner and a large silent auction.
It is once again being held in the
Khorassan Ballroom of the
Chase Park Plaza Hotel.
Please don’t hesitate to call or email the development team for your reservation if you have not received an invitation in the mail, at LrRobbins@lsem.org or
314-256-8736.
Click here to purchase tickets!
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OUR SUCCESS STORIESJoe* contacted LSEM in May 2008 to request assistance with his MO HealthNet for Aged, Blind, and Disabled (MHABD)application as he was denied benefits because the Medical Review Team determined he was not totally and permanently disabled.
Joe is a 50 year old single male with a seventh grade education, no income and had approximately $100.00 in his checking account when he applied for benefits. He lives with his parents and receives assistance from them with personal needs. He has special training in tree trimming, but was not currently employed at the time of his application.
The investigation into his case revealed that he suffered from several severe and recurrent medical issues. And, after many hours of hard work his LSEM attorney was able to reach a settlement with the Family Support Division to re-explore Joe's eligibility & provide a psychiatric examination. However, they once again determined that he was not eligible.
The attorney then requested an administrative hearing. Luckily evidence was submitted in lieu of attending the hearing and the final Decision & Order reversed the original outcome. The MHABD application was approved, and Joe's Medicaid coverage was backdated to December 2007.
*Name has been changed for privacy purposes. |
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