Government Programs for Seniors
If you have a family member who is aging, you may be wondering what happens next. Your loved one may be having a hard time making ends meet as they age, keeping you from fully enjoying your time together due to the stress of living. However, there are government programs for seniors that can help. With the tools available to you today, there are many different ways to search out help for you and your senior, all within your home. Here are a few of the many government programs for seniors available to you.
Social Security
Does your loved one receive social security? Did this loved one earn this from a low-paying job when they were younger and able to be employed? Your senior may be entitled to a better monthly payment by adding the Supplemental Security Income or SSI program. This will help your loved one live more comfortably with the benefits they have already earned. You can learn more through your state’s website.
Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Is your loved one a veteran? If so, they may be entitled to an increase in their overall benefits. If your loved one sustained an injury while in the armed forces, their options may be greater. They may be eligible for medical care and a specialized prescription drug plan. There are also other forms of pension plans and compensation. You can learn more by visiting the VA website.
Your Representative
Your state or congressional representative is a great resource for your loved one’s affairs. Your representative will have staff that work in elder affairs that will be able to point you towards the best benefits for your loved one. There are benefits you probably haven’t heard of – this will give you the tools you need to find them.
Medicare for Prescriptions
Your loved one may be already taking advantage of Medicare Part A and B. However, if your loved one is considered a low-income individual, they can receive even more benefit. This includes a subsidizing of all but $10 of your elder’s monthly premiums. You can call your local office to learn more about these discounts.
Comfort Keepers work with your loved one’s benefits to get them the best care possible for the best price. We do not cut corners. Instead, we offer your senior the best care while remaining alert to their benefits and needs. Give us a call today to learn more.
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23900 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
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