Apr 5, 2024 | Economic Security & Outreach, Health Insurance, PACE
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) are in sites spanning most of Massachusetts. They offer a strong opportunity for high-needs older adults to receive all the medical and social services they need in one place while continuing to live in their...
Apr 5, 2024 | Economic Security & Outreach, Money Management
How many times have you worked with a client who is struggling to stay in their home in part because they are no longer paying bills? Sometimes other elements of maintaining a household are stable, but this lapse is putting the client at risk. I have never had a...
Apr 5, 2024 | Economic Security & Outreach, Money Management
Money Management Programs, offered in several ASAPs in MA, have two levels of assistance: Bill Pay: The Bill Pay program utilizes trained and supervised volunteers to support older adults in their current living situations by assisting with paying bills and reviewing...
Mar 15, 2024 | Economic Security & Outreach
MA residents who are 65 or older by Dec. 31 of the tax year who meet income eligibility guidelines may be able to receive a maximum of $2,590 (for the 2023 tax year) through this state-level program. Both homeowners and renters who are MA residents may apply. Eligible...
Mar 8, 2024 | Health Insurance, Prescription Drugs
The US Government Patient Assistance Program, in partnership with Pfizer, has developed a “Paxcess” program aimed at providing free access to Paxlovid. Enrollment comes with a Paxcess card. Card for commercially insured patients: Card for patients who are not...
Dec 4, 2023 | Economic Security & Outreach
The Open Enrollment Period for Medicare beneficiaries to compare health insurance and prescription drug plans ends on Thursday, December 7. your Senior Center doesn’t have a SHINE counselor volunteer ready to assist clients with comparisons and enrollment, here’s...
