SNAP Food Benefits
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Veterans Benefits
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Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
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VA Aid and Attendance
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Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program
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PACE Eligibility:
Age 55+
Live in PACE service area
State-certified for nursing home level care
Able to live safely in community
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Contact a Local PACE Provider
Once you find a provider, an Enrollment Specialist will:
Meet to discuss needs
Tour facility
Explain available service
Find PACE Center Near You
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Undergo Assessment
After showing interest, the PACE team will check if the program is right for you. They will:
Look at your health needs
Check if you need the level of care a nursing home gives
Make a care plan just for you
Complete Enrollment Process
If approved for PACE, you'll need to:
Sign an agreement (stays valid even if your health changes)
Complete any required medical check-ups with the care team
Once signed, you can use all PACE services
Step 5
Start Receiving Services
After joining, you'll get:
Team-based care for health and social needs
Services like home care, rides, and therapy as needed
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SNAP Eligibility Requirements:
1. Income:
Must be below poverty level
Both gross and net income tested
2. Resources:
Up to $2,750 general limit
Up to $4,250 if member is 60+
3. Work:
Most adults must work 20hrs/week or join work program
4. Special Rules:
Different rules for children, seniors, disabled
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Documents Needed
ID (driver's license/state ID)
Social Security numbers (all household members)
Income proof (pay stubs, tax returns)
Expense records (rent, utilities)
Bank statements
How to Apply for SNAP
Online: Through state portal
In-Person: At local SNAP office
By Mail: Print form, fill out, mail to SNAP office
Interview Process
SNAP caseworker contacts you within 10 days
Choose phone or in-person interview
Review application and provide any missing documents
Step 5
Decision Timeline
Application processed after interview
Response within 30 days
If approved, get EBT card for food purchases
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Must be a veteran with
Active military, naval, or air service
Other than dishonorable discharge
Service Length (enlisted after 9/7/1980 or active duty after 10/16/1981)
24 continuous months, or
Full active duty period
Exceptions for service injuries/disabilities
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Documents Needed
DD Form 214 (discharge papers)
Social Security numbers (you and dependents)
Financial records
Medical records (if claiming disability)
How to Apply for Veterans Benefits
Online: VA website
Form 21-526EZ (disability)
Form 21P-527EZ (pension)
In-Person: Visit VA regional office
By Mail: Send completed forms to local VA office
Complete an Eligibility Interview
May need eligibility interview (common for disability claims)
Meet with claims rep
Review application and provide any extra info needed
Step 5
Await Decision
Takes several months to process
If approved, benefits may backdate to application date
Step 6
Free Help Available
Work with accredited representatives
Contact Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs)
Get assistance with application process
Help ensure complete, accurate submissions
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It is based on the total annual gross income of the senior. See HUD’s Section 8 income limits data.
Income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the senior chooses to live.
It is limited to US citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status.
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How to Apply for Section 8 housing voucher
Contact your local public housing agency to apply for a housing choice voucher or check the status of your application.
How Section 8 housing voucher works
You can choose any housing that meets the program requirements, such as a single-family home, townhouse, or apartment.
Housing choice vouchers can pay for all or part of your rent.
The PHA pays its part of the rent to the owner (landlord), and you as the tenant pay the difference.
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
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Must be at least 62 years old.
The household must make less than 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) of the location of the property. You can find what 50% AMI is in your area here.
Residents at Section 202 properties are typically charged 30% of their adjusted income for rent, with the remaining costs covered by the federal government.
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How to Apply for Section 202 housing voucher
Interested applicants should contact the property owner or manager directly. -
You can find 202 properties in your area by visiting the HUD Resource Locator and selecting the “Find Affordable Elderly and Special Needs Housing” option. Also, this document should provide a list of properties that support the Section 202 program.
VA Aid and Attendance
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Must have served at least 90 days of active duty with at least one day during a period of war.
Must have anything other than a Dishonorable discharge..
A surviving spouse must have been married to the veteran at the time of his passing, and not remarried unless to a wartime veteran.
Must require the assistance of another person to perform some of the daily activities of living.
Must meet income and countable asset criteria established by the VA.
Must be 65 years and older or totally disabled.
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How to Apply for for VA Aid and Attendance
Learn which documents you’ll need to send to the VA.
Fill out the correct VA application forms.
Mail the application.
Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program
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For Veterans (All of these must be true for the Veteran you’re caring for) :
The Veteran has a VA disability rating (individual or combined) of 70% or higher, and
The Veteran was discharged from the U.S. military or has a date of medical discharge, and
The Veteran needs at least 6 months of continuous, in-person personal care services, and
Health and well-being
Everyday personal needs (like feeding, bathing, and dressing)
Safety, protection, or instruction in their daily living environment
The Veteran needs to be enrolled in VA health care
For Caregivers
You must be at least 18 years old. And at least one of these must be true for you:
You’re a spouse, son, daughter, parent, stepfamily member, or extended family member of the Veteran, or
You live full time with the Veteran, or you’re willing to live full time with the Veteran if we designate you as a family caregiver
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How to Apply for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program
Online - You can apply online right now.
By mail.
In person
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