Administration on Aging
US Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging. Includes links to the state organizations on aging and the nation-wide network of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).
Benefits Check Up
Information about federal and state financial assistance programs for the aged.
Call 211
2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I&R). 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable number that makes a critical connection between individuals and families in need and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies. 2-1-1 makes it possible for people in need to navigate the complex and ever-growing maze of human services’ agencies and programs. By making services easier to access, 2-1-1 encourages prevention and fosters self-sufficiency.
Department of Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides a comprehensive system of veterans’ assistance and care. VA hospitals offer extensive care and treatment, pharmacies and social services. 1-800-827-1000.
FirstGov for Consumers Home Page
www.consumer.gov/
A “one-stop” link to a broad range of federal information resources available online. It is designed so that you can locate information by category.
FirstGov Home Page
www.firstgov.gov/
Access to all online government resources.
H.U.D Reverse Mortgage: Top Ten Things to Know
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hecm/rmtopten.cfm
HUD’s Reverse Mortgage is a federally-insured private loan, and it’s a safe plan that can give older Americans greater financial security. Many seniors use it to supplement social security, meet unexpected medical expenses, make home improvements, and more.
Medicare
www.medicare.gov/
Contains all currently available information about Medicare and its benefits.
Medicare Participating Physician Directory (doctors who accept Medicare payments)
www.medicare.gov/Physician/
National Aging Information Center
www.aoa.gov/
NAIC serves as a central source for a wide variety of information on aging for older people, their families, and those who work for or on behalf of older persons.
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov/
Information about all benefits available through the Social Security Administration, as well as online forms for all services.
State Medicaid Programs Toll-Free Numbers
familycaregiversonline.cdmail.biz/State_Medicaid_Toll-Free_numbers.html
US Department of Health and Human Services
Public health and human services resources for older adults, infants, children, and people with disabilities.