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Benefits 101

If you, your staff, or volunteers need a refresher about the basics of core benefits for low-income Medicare beneficiaries, our refreshed Benefits 101 slides are here to help. Each slide deck reviews:

  • How the benefit is administered
  • Eligibility criteria for 2023
  • How to help clients apply for the program
  • Where to get additional information

These PowerPoint slide decks are updated annually following release of Federal Poverty Guidelines (usually by February each year).

As with all of the Center for Economic Well-Being content, you are welcome to download these slides and tailor them for your use in your community and when training your counselors.

Program                                   Download slides                          
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)SNAP 101 (.ppt)
Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS/Extra Help)LIS 101 (.ppt)
Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)MSP 101 (.ppt)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)LIHEAP 101 (.ppt)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)SSI 101 (.ppt)

Looking for a general introduction to Medicaid beyond the Medicare Savings Programs? We strongly suggest watching this recorded webinar from our friends at Justice In Aging.

Animated Explainer Videos

Looking to share short videos that introduce key benefits programs to your low-income clients? Use our series of illustrated explainer videos.

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