Approximately 3 million eligible seniors don't use this service, which helps pay for the cost of medical bills not covered by Medicare. An estimated 8,000 seniors don't eat three meals a day because they can't afford it, but many of them are entitled to receive food stamps to help pay for groceries. Older Americans in 29 states can now apply for this aid to help cover the cost of prescription drugs, but the service is greatly underutilized. In New York, the program reportedly had to be scrapped because not enough people were using it. Property Tax Relief.
Programs are available to trim down property taxes for middle-income homeowners.
This is available to military veterans, young and old. Benefits include help with medical care, home care and home loans. Health Insurance Counseling. Many states, local agencies, and nonprofit organizations provide this free service to educate and counsel people about Medicare, Medigap, HMOs and other forms of health insurance for seniors. State Veterans Benefits.