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Ms. Guzman had trouble paying for groceries on her limited income. But an NCOA community partner—plus BenefitsCheckUp®—connected her to $200 a month to buy food, plus peace of mind.

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The Latest in Benefits Access

Ask Your Senators to Protect Food Benefits for Hungry Seniors

The Senate is debating revisions to the Farm Bill, including a $4.1 billion cut from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Ask your Senators to protect food benefits for hungry seniors.

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NCOA Urges People Affected by Oklahoma Tornado to Seek Immediate Help at BenefitsCheckUp®

With President Obama signing a federal disaster declaration for Oklahoma due to Monday’s devastating tornado, NCOA urges people affected by the twister to visit BenefitsCheckUp® to quickly get links to benefit programs that may help them find food, shelter, and more.

Celebrate Older Americans Month by Unleashing the Power of Benefits

May is Older Americans Month, and the theme is “Unleash the Power of Age.” NCOA encourages older adults and their caregivers to use this month to “unleash the power of benefits” by getting a free BenefitsCheckUp®.

MIPPA - Three Years On

A summary of the activities, lessons learned, and lingering challenges experienced by grantees of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA).

Medicare 101

Learn about Medicare: its history, how and when people should enroll, the four parts and what they cover, and more in this training for benefits counselors, volunteers, or anyone who wants a Medicare refresher.

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Getting More Out of SNAP

Many seniors mistakenly believe that if they qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), they’ll only get $16 a month. But they may be missing out.

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