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7 Facts About Older Adults and SNAP
Advocate for SNAP
For decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has proven to be an effective tool for fighting hunger and poverty, especially among older adults. Unfortunately, there are congressional proposals that would make it more difficult for older adults to access and keep receiving SNAP, including adding time limits on benefits for people age 50-65 struggling to find a job. Make your voice heard today.
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Understanding Benefits Participation in Your Area
NCOA's new tool shows participation rates for older adults enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Get started by selecting specific areas to see how they compare to national and state averages.
Use BenefitsCheckUp® to Find Money-Saving Benefits
Older adults living in or near the poverty level are eligible for billions of dollars of unclaimed benefits. These unclaimed benefits are not for everyone, but if you’re a Benefits Enrollment Center working with older adults, , you can help them find out if they qualify.
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