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Benefits Programs & Assistance

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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What Is BenefitsCheckUp and How Does It Help People Find Benefits Assistance?

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Benefits Programs That Can Help Older Adults Reduce Monthly Expenses

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Inflation hits older adults hard. Discover crucial benefits programs that help bridge the gap between income and the rising costs of daily living.

How Do Benefits Enrollment Centers Help Older Adults?

Feb 12, 2024
Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) help Medicare-eligible, low-income older adults and younger adults with disabilities find and enroll in all the benefits programs for which they qualify.

6 Benefits That Could Help Older Adults Pay For Food

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Food costs are soaring, and older adults are feeling the pinch. Discover federal benefits programs that help seniors better afford their groceries.

How One 68-Year-Old Found More Than $7,000 in Life-Changing Benefits

May 19, 2025
Read about low-income older adults who learned they qualify for financial help through local and government benefits programs. See if you’re eligible, too.

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