Category: News
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A Guide to Benefits for Seniors
“The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) are committed to helping you gain information and access to public and private benefit programs so that you can live with dignity and independence for as long as possible. We developed the You Gave—Now Save campaign to help spread awareness of the many forms of assistance available to older adults who sometimes find it difficult to pay for basic needs such as health care, food, housing, and transportation.” (From the n4a website)
Click the link below for a complete list of benefits that seniors have access to:
A Guide to Benefits for Seniors
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Dementia Friendly Worcester News January 2020
The Dementia Friendly Worcester newsletter for January 2020:
January 2020 DFW newsletter
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Inspector General Warns Public About New Twist To Social Security Phone Scams
Click Here to Read Full Article – Social Security Phone Scams – Info on Website
“If you receive a call or email that you believe to be suspicious, about a problem with your Social Security number or account, hang up or do not respond. We encourage the public to report Social Security phone scams using our dedicated online form, at https://oig.ssa.gov. Please share this information with your friends and family, to help spread awareness about phone scams. For more information, please visit https://oig.ssa.gov/scam.”
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Medicare Savings Programs – Find out if you qualify
From the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs and MassHealth:
“A new state law in Massachusetts is expanding several Medicare Savings Programs (also known as “MassHealth Buy-In” Programs). These programs help older residents and people living with disabilities save money on their Medicare coverage. On January 1, 2020, more people are now able to get help paying for Medicare…” (From Medicare Savings Program release)
The following link gives you more information, and three easy steps to see if you qualify:
