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Benefits help, state by state

Many older adults qualify for help they never claim — with Medicare costs, food, energy bills, and taxes on their home. Pick your state to see each kind of benefit, what it pays for, the income limits, and where to apply near you.

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Benefits in Arizona11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in California11 kinds of benefits · 44 citiesBenefits in Florida11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in Georgia11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in Illinois11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in Indiana11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in Massachusetts11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in Michigan11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in New Jersey11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in New York11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in North Carolina11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in Ohio11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in Pennsylvania11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in Tennessee11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in Texas11 kinds of benefits · 51 citiesBenefits in Virginia11 kinds of benefits · 0 citiesBenefits in Washington11 kinds of benefits · 0 cities

Free local help

Three national programs connect you to help in your own community, at no cost:

Eldercare LocatorFind your local Area Agency on Aging and aging services near you.BenefitsCheckUpA benefits check from the National Council on Aging.State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)Free, unbiased help with Medicare questions from trained local counselors.

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