This category concerns public benefits available to people who are older, including programs like Supplemental Security Income, Social Security retirement benefits. Social Security Survivor benefits, and other benefits programs that can provide cash assistance, funeral and burial expenses, and other assistance.
About Public Benefits
This information covers public benefits, which are government-funded programs that help individuals and families in need. Public benefits can include cash and income assistance, health care, food assistance, housing assistance, and tax benefits. Depending on the program, eligibility for public benefits may require a person or family to meet certain income and resource requirements.
Social Security Retirement Benefits
This resource covers information about social security retirement benefits including information about eligibility for benefits and how to apply.