[nfbmi-talk] Fw: Review Letter from BSBP Consumer Services Director

Sat Apr 4 15:50:12 UTC 2015

If anyone has experienced similar behavior from BSBP, please let the NFB of Michigan know of your issues. 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: joe harcz Comcast 
To: Christine Boone 
Cc: David Robinson NFB MI ; BRIAN SABOURIN 
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 3:23 PM
Subject: Fw: Review Letter from BSBP Consumer Services Director

----- Original Message ----- 
From: joe harcz Comcast 
To: Haynes, Carla (LARA) 
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: Review Letter from BSBP Consumer Services Director

This is absolutely cuckoo!

One I had no advocate at this so-called hearing.
Two, the file indicated was not a scanning error and all know it. The dates and personnel were clearly identified and have been forwarded to other parties including RSA. And as I pointed out in just one document dated 9-11-14 that Ms. Angela Mason was on it as counselor and stated "based upon our phone call today" or words to that effect. If you wingnuts wish to contend that this was a simple scanning error then explain this:
Ms. Mason didn't work for the agency in October of 2013  as you suggest here and I've never talked to this person in my life, ever. And that goes to the false entry as well as others I discussed with Jones.

Three, another outright lie is the contention that a paper agreement was sent to me. That is an outright and utter lie.

Four, there are other fraudulent entries which I brought up.

Five, my advocates haven't received said file yet in their most effective format.
Six, this is a pattern and practice  of total incompentancy by BSBP as well as a denial of anything remotely close to due process.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Haynes, Carla (LARA) 
  To: joe harcz Comcast (joeharcz at comcast.net) 
  Cc: Rodgers, Edward (LARA) ; Luzenski, Sue (LARA) ; Pemble, Mike (LARA) ; Belknap, Katie (LARA) ; Jones, Leamon (LARA) ; Gaston, Diamalyn (LARA) ; White, Elizabeth (LARA) ; Wilson, Debbie (LARA) ; Marshall, Phyllis (LARA) 
  Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 3:03 PM
  Subject: Review Letter from BSBP Consumer Services Director

  April 3, 2015 (via Email & U.S. Mail, prepaid on this date)

  Mr. Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.

  1365 East Mount Morris Road

  Mount Morris, MI  48485

  Dear Mr. Harcz, Jr.:

  After a review of your case file, the four issues that are inherent within your communication regarding the following:

  ·        Incorrect or fraudulent information in your case file.

  ·        Notes and materials missing from your file.

  ·        Failure to provide services.

  ·        Premature closure of your file.

  Per our phone discussion on March 19, 2015, you stated that your case file had fraudulent information in it and materials were missing.  In reviewing the information that you indicated was fraudulent regarding the case entry on 9/11/14, it is the result of scanning the document into your case file on that date, thus being automatically dated by the system.  Further review of those entries reflected the dates that they were entered into the case file (10/08/13 and 10/31/13).

  As a further review, I did not find any materials missing from your file; although, without examples from you it would be difficult to verify missing materials from your file.  In our conversation, you did not identify any documents or materials specifically that were missing from your file.

  The Bureau representative met with you and discussed your interest in receiving services.  There were specific documents that needed your 

  Review - P. J. Harcz, Jr.

  Page 2

  April 3, 2015

  signature in order to provide services.  An electronic copy of the application was emailed to you and a paper copy was mailed to you for your signature.

  In order for an individual to receive vocational rehabilitation services, a signed application must be obtained.  

  The Bureau was not able to assist you with your chosen vocational goal because the signed application that was requested by the Bureau was never received. The case file indicates that ample time was given to you in order to work with the staff to develop your chosen objective. However, no activities had taken place toward the goal that you chose; therefore, your case was closed January 03, 2014.

  If you are not in agreement with this decision, you may contact the Client Assistance Program at 1-800-288-5923 or request an Administrative Review by contacting BSBP's Hearing Coordinator, Carla Haynes at 517-373-2062 or 1-800-292-4200.

  Sincerely,

  Mr. Leamon Jones

  Consumer Services Director

  LJ/dg

  cc: Debbie Wilson

        Elizabeth White

        Carla Haynes

        Ed Rodgers

  Carla Miller Haynes

  LARA Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP)

  201 N. Washington Square, 2nd Floor

  P.O. Box 30652

  Lansing, MI  48909

  Telephone:  517-373-2063 or Toll-Free 1-800-292-4200

  Fax:  517-335-5140

  www.michigan.gov/bsbp