Medications
You may be eligible for programs that save money on medications and other health care costs (such as copays and deductibles). People who have applied for these benefits can save, on average, $4,000 annually in assistance.
Examples of Medication Programs
- Medicare Part D
- Medicare Low Income Subsidy (LIS)/Extra Help
- State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (SPAP)
- Patient Assistance Programs
- Prescription Savings and Discount Cards
Health Care
You may be eligible for programs that can provide health insurance that pays for your medical costs and other medical expenses. You can also get health care assistance through chore services, home care, nursing home care, and waiver benefits.
Examples of Health Care Programs
- Medicare Savings Programs
- State Medicaid Programs
- Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
- Health Centers for Primary Health Care and Dental Services
- Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
- Chore Services
Income Assistance
You may be able to get help from programs that can provide you with cash assistance so that you can have a minimum level of income to pay for basic needs such as: food, clothing, and shelter.
Examples of Income Assistance Programs
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- State Supplemental Income Program
- General Assistance
- Retirement Programs
- Pension Information and Assistance Services
Food & Nutrition
You may be eligible for nutrition assistance programs that gives you a cash benefit so that you can buy nutritional foods to help you stay healthy. You can also get help from food/meal assistance programs which can be delivered to your home or at various community locations.
Examples of Food & Nutrition Programs
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Home Delivered and Congregate/Group Meals
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
- The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
- Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Housing & Utilities
You may be eligible for housing programs that can help you find and pay for affordable housing or help you keep your home. There are also home repair programs that can help you fix critical and safety issues found in your home or help pay for your household utilities (e.g. heating, cooling, and phone).
Examples of Housing & Utilities Programs
- HUD and Section 8 Housing Programs
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization
- Lifeline and Link-Up Programs
- Budget Mobile, Assurance Wireless, and Safelink Wireless Programs
- Home Repair and Renovation Programs
- Home Heating Credit
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