Tag Archives: abuse of power

PUSH BACK

Posted on February 5, 2012 by annecwoodlen

Because I am disabled I was eligible for a Supplemental Needs Trust from my mother’s estate.  Her bequest to me had to go through five lawyers and a judge and, in the process, took ten percent of the inheritance (my … Continue reading →

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What Gives You the Authority? (Part I)

Posted on November 18, 2011 by annecwoodlen

One day, several years ago, I called Medical Answering Services (MAS), which has the contract to dispatch Medicaid transportation in a lot of NYS counties, and I asked for a ride to my doctor.  The MAS call-taker responded with “What … Continue reading →

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Zachary Karmen, DSS Chief Welfare Attorney (Retired) (Part V)

Posted on February 13, 2011 by annecwoodlen

Excerpts of my letter were read at the Disabled In Action committee meeting with lawyers, county legislators, David Sutkowy and Zachary Karmen in attendance: Dear Commissioner Sutkowy, I am requesting that you immediately direct Chief Welfare Attorney Zachery Karmen to stop misusing … Continue reading →

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