Benefits Assistance

Medicare beneficiaries who have limited income may qualify for help with Medicare Part D premiums, deductibles, and co-pays.

Assists Medicare recipients with Medicare premiums, deductibles, and co-pays.  Applicants can qualify at four different income levels.

Medicare approved prescription plans for beneficiaries who have Medicare part A or B.  Enrollment is voluntary, but penalties could apply unless beneficiaries maintain comparable prescription coverage.

Apple Health: coverage for adults age 19 to 65 and not on Medicare part A or B.  Must meet income requirements for various levels of assistance.

SNAP offers nutrition assistance to individuals/families that meet low-income and resource limits.  Amount of food benefits is based on income and household size.

Administers retirement, disability, and survivors’ benefits.  To qualify, most workers pay Social Security taxes on their earnings.  Benefits are based on the wage earner’s contributions.  Those who cannot qualify based on years of work may be eligible for Supplemental Security Insurance but must meet financial and resource limits.

Provides financial and other forms of assistance to veterans and their dependents such as disability compensation, pension program, medical care, etc.