Prescription Assistance for Older Adults

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Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) help Medicare-eligible, low-income older adults and younger adults with disabilities find and enroll in all the benefits programs for which they qualify.

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How Do Benefits Enrollment Centers Help Older Adults? Read Article

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Medicare Part D: How to Get 'Extra Help' Paying for Prescriptions Read Article

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