1) Social Security Benefits

• Social Security & Retirement
• Retirement Benefits – Monthly payments (age 62+).
• Spousal & Survivor Benefits – For spouses and survivors.
• Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) – Annual increases for inflation.

2) Medicare & Health Benefits

• Part A – Hospital insurance (often premium-free).
• Part B – Medical insurance: doctor/outpatient care.
• Part D – Prescription drug coverage.
• Medicare Advantage (Part C) – All‑in‑one private plans.
• Medigap – Supplemental coverage for out‑of‑pocket costs.

3) Income & Financial Support

• Saver’s Credit – Tax credit for eligible retirement contributions.
• Unclaimed Retirement Benefits – Find forgotten pensions/401(k)s.
• State Supplemental Payments (SSP) – Extra help in some states.

4) Public Assistance (Income‑Based)

• SSI – For low‑income seniors or those with disabilities.
• SNAP – Monthly assistance for groceries.
• LIHEAP – Help with home energy bills.
• Housing Assistance (Section 8) – Subsidized housing.

5) Transportation & Community

• Discounted Public Transit & Paratransit.
• Meals on Wheels & Congregate Meals.
• Senior Centers & Community Wellness.