Disclaimer (read first): This article is educational, not medical, legal, insurance, or financial advice. Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), Social Security, your state Medicaid office, or a licensed advisor about your situation. Health insurance language shouldn’t get in the way of your care. This senior-friendly glossary explains Medicare, Medicaid, … Read more
Want to serve again—or support those who did? Start with AmeriCorps Seniors for 55+, VA hospital roles, Team Rubicon disaster teams, The Mission Continues service platoons, Red Cross SAF, DAV volunteer drivers, and Honor Flight guardians/greeters. Below is a fast, plain-English guide to who each program fits and how to apply today. Quick answer: the … Read more
If you’re an older Veteran or caring for one, help is available right now. From VA programs (IPV support, caregiver coaching, home-based care) to APS and Ombudsman advocates, you can prevent, spot, and report elder abuse—at home, online, or in a facility—using the steps below. socialwork.va.gov+2caregiver.va.gov+2 Quick answer & who to call now If someone … Read more
Good news: Most veterans can receive Social Security disability (SSDI) and VA disability compensation at the same time—with no offset between the two. SSI is different and can be reduced by VA payments. Below, see exactly how to coordinate your benefits, use expedited lanes, and avoid common traps. Social Security+1 Quick answer: Can you get … Read more
Yes—veterans can qualify for SNAP and several other nutrition programs. The rules changed recently in veterans’ favor (time-limit exceptions, clearer income rules). Below is a one-page path: what you can get, who qualifies, how to apply fast, and where to get help today. Food and Nutrition Service+1 Do veterans qualify for SNAP? Short answer: Yes. … Read more
Short answer: Yes—sometimes. You can pair a VA home loan with a Section 8 homeownership voucher when your local PHA offers the program, allows your financing type, and your lender counts the voucher as qualifying income under VA rules. Below, you’ll find the exact criteria, limits, and a step-by-step plan. HUD+2eCFR+2 Can you use a … Read more
Denied by VA? Don’t start over—appeal smart. Under today’s AMA system you have three lanes (Higher-Level Review, Supplemental Claim, Board Appeal). Pick the right lane, hit the deadline, and submit the evidence VA needs. This guide shows exactly how—forms, tips, and pitfalls to avoid. Veterans Affairs What to do first when VA denies your disability … Read more
Short answer: Working does not automatically end Medicaid. Many disabled adults can keep coverage through SSI-linked Medicaid (1619(b)), Medicaid Buy-In, MAGI pathways, medically needy spenddown, or HCBS rules that allow income up to 300% of SSI. The right door depends on your program and state. Social SecurityMedicaid+2Medicaid+2KFF Does work make you lose Medicaid? (the quick … Read more
Short answer: Millions of older Americans qualify for help but aren’t getting it. Data show low enrollment in SNAP, SSI, and Medicare Savings Programs; long waits for home care; and big holes in Medicare (dental, hearing, routine vision, long-term custodial care). Below is what the numbers say — and how to fix it today. National … Read more
Here’s the short answer: Children on Medicaid get vision, hearing, and dental nationwide under EPSDT. For adults, coverage exists in most states—but what’s included (exams, eyeglasses, hearing aids, crowns, dentures, etc.) varies by state and plan. Use the quick-lookup below and the 2-minute verification steps to confirm your benefits today. (EPSDT: Medicaid.gov.) Medicaid What Medicaid … Read more