The Senior Disconnect: Millions are Losing Billions in Benefits
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Summary
One priority for an aging America is to enable older adults to live independently in their homes and communities. For those with limited income or resources, benefits can be a critical resource to receive support and avoid institutionalization. Many miss out on benefits due to lack of awareness, perceived complexity of applications, stigma, & misunderstanding eligibility. The You Gave, Now Save campaign connects eligibles with free & low-cost resources: BenefitsCheckUp & the Eldercare Locator.
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NCOA, n4a
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States
Keywords
BenefitsCheckUp; Eldercare Locator; Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Baby Boomer Population; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Supplemental Security Income (SSI); senior services; heating bills; food assistance; disaster relief; financial assistance for health care
Contact
Administration
on Aging
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aoainfo@aoa.hhs.gov
Phone
800-677-1116