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Prescription Drug Assistance |
Social Security will lower copays and premiums for those that qualify based on income and assets. Learn more about the federal program called Extra Help: CLICK HERE
If you are a Pennsylvania resident and your annual income is below $33,500 per year ($41,500 for a married couple), you may qualify for some level of help from a program called PACE/PACENET. How much you have invested in savings or the value of your home are not factors when determining your eligibility for the program. PACE/PACENET is prescription drug coverage or it can work with your Medicare Part D plan to lower your out of pocket cost by lowering copays, removing the deductible, and "donut hole". You can apply over the phone, online, or by paper. Download the brochure and application to learn more. If you do not live in PA, your state may also have a State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (SPAP) If you have a high cost specialty medication that is unaffordable under Part D, https://simplefill.com/ may be able to help find the assistance you need. Help can be found in a variety of places. You can learn more about many of the places to look in this article: https://pharmddegree.com/resources/ultimate-guide-to-drug-discounts/ *credit Sophie from Ms. Wiliams's class for sending this to us! |
Discounted Prescriptions
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Sometimes medications can be found at a lower price than what is available through your insurance. There are advantages and disadvantages to buying prescriptions outside of your insurance, If you have questions about whether this could be right for you, just give us a call. Here are several popular websites to get discounted rates on medications.
https://costplusdrugs.com/ https://www.synthroiddeliversprogram.com/ https://www.goodrx.com/ https://insiderx.com/ |
Social Security Benefits
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Have questions related to Social Security Benefits?
Want a representative to assist with an IRMAA appeal? This company employs former SSA representatives and offers free initial consolations. https://www.socialsecurityadvisors.com/index.html |
Elder Care, Support, and Services
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Looking for guidance? Looking for help?
https://www.caring.com/ The primary goal of Caring.com is to provide resources, guides, articles, directories, and support to family caregivers and seniors seeking assistance with aging-related issues. Their services are entirely free for users through partnerships, trusted organizations, advertisers, as well as support from sponsors who share our mission of supporting seniors and their families. Cancer SUCKS: https://www.asbestos.com/cancer/senior-cancer-guide/ Southeastern PA Partners: Aging In Place Resources https://elderhonor.com/ Help with Activities and Companionship https://www.silccare.com/ Elder Law https://slutskyelderlaw.com/ |
Home and Auto Insurance |
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VA Benefits |
This guide was created in order to answer some of the most often-asked questions about VA Benefits. Veterans may have access to a variety of benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offices. Not sure if you are eligible? https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/
A veteran can also contact the regional office in his or her area: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/ 
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Identity Theft |
Often times seniors are specifically targeted for identity theft, scams and abuse because criminals believe them to be an easier target. Download 10 Tips To Prevent Identity Theft and Resources for Victims. Do what you can to prevent being victimized or recover after you have been.
Should you freeze your credit?
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