Benefits & Programs
How to Find Benefits You May Qualify For
Many older adults qualify for help with food, energy, health care and other costs but never apply. Here is how to check what you may be eligible for…
Benefits & Programs
Public and nonprofit programs that can help with food, energy, health and housing costs.
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Benefits & Programs
Lifeline: Discounts on Phone and Internet Service
The federal Lifeline program lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service for eligible households. Here is who qualifies, how much it saves…
Benefits & Programs
Lowering the Cost of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars, and Original Medicare does not cover them. Here is how over-the-counter options, insurance and assistance…
Benefits & Programs
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program: Help Buying Fresh Produce
The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program gives older adults with limited income coupons for fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from local…
Benefits & Programs
Benefits for Older Veterans: Pension, Health Care and More
Older veterans and their surviving spouses may qualify for VA health care, pension, disability compensation and more. Here is an overview and how to…
Benefits & Programs
Area Agencies on Aging: Local Help You Might Not Know About
Area Agencies on Aging are local, one-stop resources for older adults and caregivers, offering help with meals, transportation, in-home care…
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Home-Delivered Meals and Community Dining Programs
Home-delivered meals and community dining programs help older adults eat well, stay independent and stay connected. Here is how they work and how to…
Benefits & Programs
Weatherization Assistance: Making Your Home More Energy Efficient
The Weatherization Assistance Program makes homes more energy efficient at no cost to eligible households, through insulation, air sealing and…
Benefits & Programs
Medicaid for Older Adults: The Basics
Medicaid helps older adults with limited income pay for health care that Medicare does not cover, including long-term care. Here is how it works with…
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Property Tax Relief Programs for Older Homeowners
Many states and local governments offer property tax breaks for older homeowners, from exemptions to freezes and deferrals. Here is how the main…
Benefits & Programs
Help With Heating and Cooling Bills Through LIHEAP
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households pay heating and cooling bills and handle energy emergencies. Here is who…
Benefits & Programs
SNAP for Older Adults: Eligibility and the Medical Expense Deduction
SNAP helps people with limited income buy groceries, and households with someone 60 or older have special rules that can make it easier to qualify…