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Benefits for Older Adults

Living on a fixed income can be hard, as the cost of living goes up but your income does not. Discover benefits that can help pay for health care, prescriptions, food, housing, and more.

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Senior Asian man is paying at the grocery register with his two granddaughters, while all are wearing their masks during the pandemic.

Apr 9, 2021

How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Food with SNAP

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Two people, whose faces can't be seen, are sitting at a table discussing finances together with their computers.

Mar 18, 2021

What Is a SHIP and How Can It Help Me?

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Mar 2, 2021

Energy Assistance Benefits

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A close up shot of a prescription bottle, money, pills, demonstrating the high-cost of prescriptions.

Dec 1, 2020

Prescription Help from States and Drug Manufacturers

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A closeup shot of a Social Security Administration sign on field office building.

Nov 23, 2020

SSI vs. SSDI: the Differences, Benefits, and How to Apply

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A close up shot of the parts of a stethoscope surrounding a white, porcelain piggy bank on a light blue background.

Nov 19, 2020

Medicare Parts A and B Costs

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A close up shot of a prescription bottle and pills scattered atop a one-hundred dollar bill.

Nov 12, 2020

What Medicare Part D Costs in 2021

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A Black, working senior woman stands with her arms crossed in front of a paint store.

Oct 19, 2020

Women: Put Yourself First in Planning for Financial Freedom in Retirement

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A young pharmacist behind the counter is giving prescription instructions to her senior female client.

Apr 28, 2020

What Is a Part D Indication-Based Formulary?

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Close up shot of a person holding a cell phone, looking at their calendar trying to make a decision.

Nov 23, 2019

About the Medicare General Enrollment Period

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A senior man is looking up, where many question marks surround him - indicating that he's trying to make a decision.

Oct 31, 2019

How to Choose a Medicare Plan During Open Enrollment

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A masked postal worker in New York City holds a canvas bag full of mail and is loading it into his vehicle before heading out for the day.

May 12, 2019

Medicare for Federal and State Employees and Retirees

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Three donuts stacked on a plate on top of money.

Nov 1, 2018

Avoiding the Part D Donut Hole

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A closeup shot of the pages of a calendar turning, indicating time passing.

Nov 1, 2018

Understanding the Medicare Enrollment Periods

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A senior woman in bed is turning off her lamp, indicating that she's going to sleep.

Aug 30, 2018

Keeping the Lights On: Housing & Utility Benefits

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An older female caregiver has her arms around her senior female loved one as they both stare happily outside.

Jun 21, 2018

What Is a Representative Payee and Who Can Become One?

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A senior Caucasian woman is at her mailbox collecting letters, looking straight on at the camera.

Jun 1, 2018

Did You Receive a Letter from Social Security? Here’s What You Need to Know

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An older Asian woman is holding a red thought bubble sign in her hand that has a yellow question mark inside of it.

Mar 30, 2018

Questions to Ask Before Joining a Medicare Advantage Plan

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A large question mark is in the center of the screen on a digital tablet that a senior person is holding.

Mar 30, 2018

Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Medigap Policy

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Two elder Vietnam veterans are embracing each other by the shore.

Jul 13, 2017

18 Benefits for Veterans: Helping Our Nation’s Heroes

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A farmers market stand loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables (Pike Place in downtown Seattle).

Sep 8, 2016

Using SNAP at Your Local Farmers Market

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A beautiful artistic shot of a large group of multicolored fresh vegetables in a wooden crate.

Jul 28, 2016

What Is SNAP and How Do I Apply?

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An older hispanic woman unpacks groceries with her daughter and granddaughter in the kitchen.

May 7, 2015

Food Assistance Benefits

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