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Elder Care: Public Benefit Programs
- BenefitsCheckUp
The National Council on aging created this service that identifys
federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. After entering
simple information, such as age, income and zip code, BenefitsCheckUp
explains what benefit programs the inquirer may be eligible for and
how to apply for them. The whole process takesless than 15 minutes
and is completely confidential; as such, it doesn't require the user's
name, address, phone number, social security number, or other information
that could be used to identify them.
- Social Security
Alameda County Services Agency, Oakland (510) 383-8523
Fremont (510) 795-2428
Livermore, Tri Cities 1800-952-8627
Beneficiary Information; "Your Medi-care Handbook" 1997 ($2.00)
- AARP Document
Re: Public Benefits
Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, Medicare Savings Program, Food Stamps.
- Information
about applying for Medicare
Call Social Security Administration (SSA) at 1 800-772-1213. You
can also call the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) at 1 800 MEDICARE (1 800-633-4227). The SMS website features
a brochure entitled Medicare Basics.
- Rebuilding Together
(Formerly known as Christmas in April)
a national nonprofit organization whose mission
is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities, ensuring that
low income seniors and persons with disabilities remain safe and
independent. Volunteers and skilled tradespeople perform such tasks
as home modification, painting, cleaning, carpentry, plumbing and
electric work. Rebuilding Together has programs throughout the Bay
Area.
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