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
Need free or low-cost meals fast? Use the five tools below to find food banks, senior center lunches, home-delivered meals, and farmers’ market coupons—plus how to apply for SNAP and the senior food box (CSFP). We’ll show phone numbers, ZIP finders, and the documents to bring so you can eat well this week. Feeding AmericaMeals … Read more
Facing eviction on a fixed income? You still have options—today. This guide gives seniors and caregivers a one-hour plan, the phone numbers that matter (211, legal aid, Eldercare), and the local programs—from housing counselors to utility aid—that can slow or stop an eviction. Start with the quick answer below. Quick answer: who to call today … Read more
If you want to stay close to family and top hospitals but dump big-city rents, look 30–90 minutes out where HUD’s FY2025 Fair Market Rents (FMRs) drop. Standout “near” moves: NYC→Allentown (PA), LA→Riverside/San Bernardino, SF→Vallejo or Stockton (and some Sacramento suburbs), DC→Baltimore corridor, Chicago→NW Indiana or Milwaukee suburbs, Boston→Worcester or Providence, Seattle→Tacoma or Bremerton, Miami→Port … Read more
If you’re a low-income retiree struggling with rent or facing eviction, start with 211 (state/local emergency rent help), the CFPB renter help hub, and your local Public Housing Agency (Section 8). If available, also apply for LIHEAP to keep utilities on and contact an Area Agency on Aging for local senior-specific aid and case management. … Read more
Yes—Medicaid pays for rides to covered medical care when you have no other reasonable way to get there. This Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) benefit can include bus passes, mileage pay, taxis/TNCs, wheelchair vans, or stretcher cars—whichever is the least costly appropriate mode for your needs. Here’s what’s covered and how to book. eCFR+1 Disclaimer: This … Read more
Appealing a Medicaid denial is time-sensitive—but very doable. Most people can request a state fair hearing and, if they act fast, keep benefits during the appeal. Your exact deadline comes from federal rules and your state’s notice. This guide shows the steps, scripts, and timelines to use. Legal Information Institute+1 Disclaimer: This guide is general … Read more
Medicare pays for short-term skilled care, not day-in, day-out help with bathing, dressing, or supervision. That’s where Medicaid steps in. Medicaid is the nation’s primary payer for long-term services and supports, funding nursing homes and in-home/community care when you qualify. Here’s how the two programs actually work together in 2025. MedicareMedicaid Disclaimer: This is general … Read more