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Social Security
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Social insurance program that is the largest source of income for most elderly Americans, while it was not intended to be the sole source of income. Individuals are required to pay into the social security fund throughout their working life and benefits are paid out once individual reaches retirement. Full reitrement age is 65. Individuals can receive partial benefits at age 62. An individual may also b
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Supplemental Seucity
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public assistance program that provides minimum wage to eligible individuals , including the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and the blind. You can qualify for SSI even if you do not qualify for social security
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Food Stamps
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food assistance program that provided food stamps to low-income individuals
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Elderly Nutrition Program
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Federally funded food assistnace program that provides food service for needy individuals over the age of 60 at local community center and churches
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Medicare
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A federal health insurance program for individuals over the age of 65 or individuals with disabilities. To be eligible, the individual must have worked a minimum of 10 years in Medicare- covered employment, and must be a U.S. Citizen. Aside from healthcare, Medicare must pay for transportation to doctor's visits.
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Medicaid
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often confused with medicare, medicaid is a program authorized under the social security act that provides health care
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