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Brandy Bauer

Medicare expert and former Director of NCOA's MIPPA Resource Center

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Brandy Bauer educates aging network professionals and consumers about Medicare and opportunities to improve older adults' economic outlook through public benefits, community service employment, and financial education.

Brandy Bauer, Associate Director, Center for Benefits Access at NCOA

Latest from Brandy Bauer

  1. Keeping the Lights On: Housing & Utility Benefits

    Aug 08, 2024
    A senior woman in bed is turning off her lamp, indicating that she's going to sleep.

  2. Beyond Food and Medicine: More Ways to Boost Your Budget and Spirits

    Jul 17, 2024
    A line of wooden cubes with the word "Help" and pile of coins are staircased to signify how to boost your budget.

  3. How to Maximize Your Food Benefits

    Jul 17, 2024
    A senior Hispanic woman wearing a mask is shopping at a farmer's market picking out fresh produce.

  4. How Older Adults Can Get Help Paying for Housing

    May 21, 2024
    Millions of older adults who are eligible miss out on benefits programs that can help them save money. Find out how BenefitsCheckUp works and how it can help.

  5. 4 Free Tools to Help Caregivers Prepare for Emergencies

    May 20, 2024
    A young Black female caregiver is giving her grandmother a big hug in her home.

  6. $30 Billion Left on the Table: Connecting More Older Adults With Money-Saving Public Benefits

    Apr 04, 2024
    Each year, $30 billion in public financial assistance goes unclaimed. Learn why so many older adults are missing out—and what we can do to change this.

  7. Where to Get Food Help Now: A Guide for Older Adults

    Jan 24, 2024
    A "We Accept Supplemental Nutrition Assitance Program (SNAP)" sign appears on the window of a grocery retailer.

  8. Finding Post-Disaster Resources for Older Adults

    Jan 16, 2024
    This list of resources can help you find financial, housing, and mental health help following a disaster.

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