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Enhance Economic Security

One in three seniors is economically vulnerable. Last year alone, we helped more than 357,500 of them access benefits, develop personal economic action plans, get training and jobs, and explore how to use their home equity wisely.

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The Latest in Economic Security

Reverse Mortgages Can Be a Lifeline for Seniors of Modest Means, But Counseling is Critical

The federal reverse mortgage program can be a lifeline for some older homeowners, but consumer protections and comprehensive counseling are critical to protecting seniors and their home equity, NCOA told Congress today.

NCOA Expert to Testify on Senior Poverty, Hunger, and the Older Americans Act

Howard Bedlin, Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy at NCOA, will testify before a subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on the role of the Older Americans Act in reducing senior poverty and hunger.

NCOA Expert to Testify on Reverse Mortgages

Ramsey Alwin, Senior Director of Economic Security at NCOA, will testify before a Senate subcommittee with oversight of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, the federal reverse mortgage program for seniors.

Can I Buy My Heart Medicine Now?

In early January, Sue had just $813 a month to survive. Of that, she needed $136 just to pay for 2 prescriptions. The rest had to cover rent, food, heat, and everything else. Then Sue met a benefits counselor supported by NCOA.

Mapping Success for Low-Income Seniors

In three years, grantees under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) have helped hundreds of thousands of low-income seniors access benefits that make Medicare affordable. See what they've achieved in your state in our new online map and report.

See Data for Your State >>

Reverse Mortgage Booklet Now Available in Spanish

NCOA’s Use Your Home to Stay at Home™, the official reverse mortgage consumer booklet approved by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, is now available in Spanish.

Get the guide in Spanish or English >>

Enhance Economic Security

Enhance Economic Security

Resources

For Professionals

For Older Adults and Caregivers

For Advocates

Let’s stop elder abuse

The Latest in Economic Security

Reverse Mortgages Can Be a Lifeline for Seniors of Modest Means, But Counseling is Critical

NCOA Expert to Testify on Senior Poverty, Hunger, and the Older Americans Act

NCOA Expert to Testify on Reverse Mortgages

Can I Buy My Heart Medicine Now?

Mapping Success for Low-Income Seniors

Reverse Mortgage Booklet Now Available in Spanish

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