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Benefits
Report for
A
Senior Citizen (over age 55)
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created
on Aug 21, 2002
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| Description |
| The
Medicaid Program provides medical benefits to
low-income people who have no medical insurance or
have inadequate medical insurance. The Federal
government establishes general guidelines for the
administration of Medicaid benefits. However, specific
eligibility requirements to receive Medicaid benefits,
as well as the type and scope of services provided,
are determined by each individual State. Thus, a
person who is eligible for Medicaid in one State may
not qualify in another State. You must check with the
Medicaid office in the state you live in to confirm
your eligibility to receive benefits.
Medicaid is a joint Federal/State program
administered by each individual state. Each State
develops its own rules related to eligibility and
coverage within broad Federal guidelines.
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| Managing
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Department
of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov |
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| Program
Contact Information & Web Resources |
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find out whether you are eligible to receive Medicaid
benefits, contact your state Medicaid office. Phone
numbers for each state office can be obtained through
this website: |
| http://www.hcfa.gov/medicaid/obs5.htm |
For
general information about the Medicaid program,
including eligibility requirements, visit: |
| http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/eligibility |
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| Description |
| Medicare
is a health insurance program for people 65 years of
age and older, some disabled people under 65 years,
and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent
kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant).
Medicare coverage is comprised of two parts: Hospital
Insurance (Part A) and Medical Insurance (Part B).
Hospital Insurance (Part A) covers for inpatient
care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, as
well as home health care and hospice care. Most people
get this coverage automatically when they turn 65 and
do not pay a monthly premium if they (or a spouse)
paid Medicare taxes while working. Individuals who did
not pay Medicare taxes may purchase Hospital Insurance
when they turn 65.
Medical Insurance (Part B) covers medical services
and supplies determined to be "medically
necessary," including doctor services, physical
and occupational therapy, and some home health care.
Most people who enroll in Medical Insurance pay a
monthly premium for this coverage.
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| Managing
Agency |
Department
of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov |
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| Program
Contact Information & Web Resources |
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more information about the Medicare program, visit the
Medicare website at: |
| http://www.medicare.gov |
To
inquire about your eligibility for Medicare Hospital
Insurance (Part A) or Medical Insurance (Part B), or
to apply for coverage, visit your local Social
Security Office. Locations of offices in your area may
be obtained through this Social Security Office
locator tool: |
| http://s00dace.ssa.gov/pro/fol/fol-home.html |
If
you have questions about your eligibility for
Medicare, you may also call Social Security's
toll-free number: |
| 1-800-772-1213 |
People
who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social
Security's toll-free TTY number: |
| 1-800-325-0778 |
For
general questions about the Medicare program,
including what kinds of services are covered, call the
24-hour Medicare Helpline: |
| 1-800-MEDICARE
(800-633-4227) |
People
who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Medicare
Helpline toll-free TTY number: |
| 1-877-486-2048 |
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| Description |
| The
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
provides part-time community service training
positions to low-income persons age 55 and older.
Program participants work an average of 20 hours a
week, are paid at least the Federal minimum wage, and
are employed in a wide variety of community service
activities. |
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| Managing
Agency |
Department
of Labor
http://www.dol.gov |
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| Program
Contact Information & Web Resources |
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information about this program can be found at: |
| http://wdsc.doleta.gov/seniors |
To
apply for benefits available through this program
visit your local One-Stop Center. To find the One-Stop
Center nearest you go to: |
| http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/onestop/ |
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| Description |
| These
are benefits paid to divorced spouses of workers who
are receiving (or are eligible to receive) Social
Security benefits. |
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| Managing
Agency |
Social
Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov |
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| Program
Contact Information & Web Resources |
| Applications
for this program can be obtained through this website: |
| http://www.ssa.gov/applyforbenefits |
For
more information on this program and how to apply,
call Social Security's toll-free number: |
| 1-800-772-1213 |
People
who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social
Security's toll-free TTY number: |
| 1-800-325-0778 |
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| Description |
| These
are benefits paid to the dependent parent of a
deceased worker who had earned enough Social Security
credits. |
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| Managing
Agency |
Social
Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov |
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| Program
Contact Information & Web Resources |
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more information on this program and how to apply,
call Social Security's toll-free number: |
| 1-800-772-1213 |
People
who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social
Security's toll-free TTY number: |
| 1-800-325-0778 |
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| Description |
| These
are benefits paid to retired workers who have earned
enough Social Security credits. |
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| Managing
Agency |
Social
Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov |
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| Program
Contact Information & Web Resources |
| Applications
for this program can be obtained through this website: |
| http://www.ssa.gov/applyforbenefits |
For
more information on this program and how to apply,
call Social Security's toll-free number: |
| 1-800-772-1213 |
People
who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social
Security's toll-free TTY number: |
| 1-800-325-0778 |
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| Description |
| These
are benefits paid to the spouse of a worker who
receives Social Security Retirement or Disability
benefits. |
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| Managing
Agency |
Social
Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov |
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| Program
Contact Information & Web Resources |
| Applications
for this program can be obtained through this website: |
| http://www.ssa.gov/applyforbenefits |
For
more information on this program and how to apply,
call Social Security's toll-free number: |
| 1-800-772-1213 |
People
who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social
Security's toll-free TTY number: |
| 1-800-325-0778 |
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| Description |
| These
are benefits paid to the surviving divorced spouse of
a worker who had earned enough Social Security
credits. |
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| Managing
Agency |
Social
Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov |
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| Program
Contact Information & Web Resources |
| For
more information on this program and how to apply,
call Social Security's toll-free number: |
| 1-800-772-1213 |
People
who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social
Security's toll-free TTY number: |
| 1-800-325-0778 |
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| Description |
| These
are benefits paid to widow(er)s of workers who had
earned enough Social Security credits. |
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| Managing
Agency |
Social
Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov |
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| Program
Contact Information & Web Resources |
| For
more information on this program and how to apply,
call Social Security's toll-free number: |
| 1-800-772-1213 |
People
who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social
Security's toll-free TTY number: |
| 1-800-325-0778 |
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| Description |
| These
are benefits paid to people who are 65 or older or who
are blind or disabled and who have limited income and
resources. |
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| Managing
Agency |
Social
Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov |
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| Program
Contact Information & Web Resources |
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a more detailed screening to determine your
eligibility, please visit the Social Security
Administration's Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool: |
| http://best.ssa.gov/ |
For
more information on this program and how to apply,
call Social Security's toll-free number: |
| 1-800-772-1213 |
People
who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social
Security's toll-free TTY number: |
| 1-800-325-0778 |
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may be eligible to receive. You should
also check back as your own personal
situation changes, since this may
affect your eligibility to receive
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