Government Resources
for Senior Citizens
*****This is a
guide to government resources for senior citizens. The web sites listed
below will offer information for and about senior citizens. Many seniors
are not aware of all the resources that are available to them. Almost all
of the sites include contact information so you can obtain further information
or ask questions. Some of the topics covered by these sites include information
on healthcare, disability, housing, education, and programs and services
that are available and are of interest to senior citizens. This guide should
serve as a starting point for seniors and their families to see what services
and resources are available to them through the U.S. Government.*****
***Information is available for older persons as well as those that are
concerned about providing the opportunities and services to enrich the
lives of senior citizens and support them. Some of the information available
includes press releases of interests to seniors as well as links to other
subjects of interests such as eldercare locator, resource directory, aging
related websites, etc. Information is also given on how to contact the
Administration on Aging, including email, phone and fax numbers.
***Links to news topics of interest to seniors and offers information on
consumer protection, health, retirement planning, seniors and computers,
services, tax assistance, and links to other sites of interest to seniors.
Also includes links to state wide sites for seniors.
***Works to improve the lives of the elderly and people of all ages. You
can join through the site as well as get the latest news from NCSC and
their upcoming meetings, press and speeches. Contact information is available
as well as a link to NCSC issues and information on housing and nursing
home information services.
***Offers information on disability, supplemental security income, employment
support for people with disabilities, medicare, hearings and appeals, how-to
information, forms, international benefits, and direct deposit of benefits.
There are also online services, services for businesses, and research and
data. You can also apply for a replacement Medicare card. There are also
links to topics to help in understanding social security, such as requesting
a social security statement.
***This is the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid and the
State Children’s Health Insurance Program. Provides health insurance for
over 74 million Americans through the above programs. At this site, there
is information for beneficiaries, plans and providers, researchers, states,
and students. There are links to DHHS/HCFA Initiatives included, as well
as links to other agencies and statistics, laws and regulations, and research.
***The official U.S. Government site for Medicare information.Offers search
and compare tools for information on health plans, nursing homes, Medicare
activities, and prescription drug assistance programs. There are links
to news and updates on Medicare and basic information on Medicare including
coverage, eligibility and enrollment. Information is available on Medicare
plan choices and nursing homes. Contact information is also available,
and a participating physician directory is included.
***Provides information on VA programs, Veterans benefits, VA facilities
worldwide, and VA medical automation software. Online applications are
available, as well as information on programs for disabled, homeless, minority,
and women veterans plus military services. The site also contains links
to burial and memorial benefits, compensation and pension benefits, life
insurance programs and education benefits. This is a great site full of
information for veterans.
***Promotes equal opportunity in employment through administrative and
judicial enforcement of the federal civil rights laws and through education
and technical assistance. At this site you can learn what the EEOC is all
about, including contact information, how to file a charge of employment
discrimination, laws and regulations, federal sector information, statistics,
and links to related sites.
***Develops, analyzes, evaluates, and coordinates HHS policies and programs
which support the independence, productivity, health, and long-term care
needs of children, working age adults and older persons with disabilities.
Offers information on aging issues, disability issues, long-term care issues,
home and community-based/personal assistance services, Medicaid and Medicare
projects, and more! Includes links and a glossary of words related to aging,
disability and long-term care.
***The PWBA assists workers in getting the information they need to protect
their benefit rights, assists plan officials in understanding the requirements
of the relevant statutes in order to meet their legal responsibilities,
develops policies and laws that encourage growth of employment-based benefits,
and deters and corrects violations of the relevant statutes. Site includes
contact information, publications and reports, list of programs and services,
links to related sites, laws and regulations, and press releases.
***U.S. Government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all
Americans and providing human services. Includes more than 300 programs
including Medicare, services for older Americans, etc. HHS is the largest
grant-making agency in the federal government and works closely with state,
local and tribal governments. You can search the site, see FAQs, link to
other agencies and related sites, and get contact information.
***Offers clinical information, information for consumers and patients
(including the topics of health plans and prescriptions), funding opportunities,
research findings, link to FAQs, contact information, and links to other
Health and Human Services Agencies. Provides evidence-based information
on health care outcomes to try to improve the quality of healthcare services.
***Includes information from all parts of HUD's site that will interest
seniors. This includes related links and information for and about your
house and home. Also gives information on how to protect yourself from
fraud and discrimination and links to HUD Resources including programs,
handbooks, 800 numbers, and HUD Offices.
***Provides information and links to committee members, jurisdiction, committee
events, newsroom, legislative information, publications, sites of interest,
fraud hotline, and consumer tips. Contact information is also given.
***Leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and
to extend the healthy and active years of life through research on aging
processes, age-related diseases and special problems and needs of the aged.
Links to news and events, health information, research programs, funding
and training, and the National Advisory Council on Aging. Contact information
also included.
***Protects the retirement incomes of about 43 million American workers
in nearly 40,000 defined benefit pension plans. Site includes a listing
of programs and benefits, as well as history and background information
on the PBGC. Links to press releases, speeches, participant and business
information, pension search, publications, legal information, and forms
are included. Includes contact information.
***Information available on how to get involved, partners, resources for
programs, research materials, news, and employment, fellowships and internships.
This is the national service program that puts the experience and talents
of seniors to work getting things done in their communities.
***The nation’s leading organization for people age 50 and over. Serves
their needs through information and education, advocacy and community services.
Also offers members a variety of special benefits and services. Site gives
information on member services, discounts and privileges, health and wellness,
and leisure and fun. You can join or renew at the site, and contact information
is provided.
***Advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income
elderly people, as well as those with disabilities. NSCLC is a non-profit
organization. Offers great links to other sites that offer information
for senior citizens, including AARP, National Council on Aging, Health
Care Financing Administration, etc.
This
site created by Christina Stewart on November 27, 2000.
mailto:cdstewa@aol.com