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Perks & Discounts
There are many financial resources available to senior citizens.
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AARP. www.aarp.org; Vehicle and Property Insurance Senior Discounts
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Auto insurance program from The Hartford
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Homeowners insurance program from The Hartford
Utility Assistance. Programs that help seniors pay their utility bills. Elder Life Financial Services. www.elderlifefinancial.com
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP. A federal program that provides monthly financial assistance to help eligible seniors pay for food.
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Social Security Administration A government agency that provides financial support to seniors over the age of 65.
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Supplemental Security Income, SSI. A federal program that provides financial assistance to adults 65 and older with limited income and resources.
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Social Security Disability Insurance. Provides monthly payments to people who can’t work due to a disability.
Local Food Banks. Visit www.feedingamerica.org and www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org
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Local Housing and Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP, a federally funded program that helps with energy costs, like heating and cooling bills. Contact your local LIHEAP office. Look up LIHEAP by county.
Elder Law Clinics for Legal Assistance. Provide free or low-cost legal assistance to seniors facing various legal issues, including housing disputes, consumer rights, healthcare access, and estate planning. You can find an attorney through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, www.naela.org
Senior Transportation Programs. Certain Medicare Advantage Plans provide transportation assistance. www.medicare.gov