Seniors

Alabama Homestead Exemption and Property Tax Relief

Reduces ad valorem property taxes on a primary residence in Alabama, with enhanced exemptions for seniors, people with permanent and total disabilities, and blind homeowners.

Type: Benefit Amount: Basic exemption removes up to $4,000 in assessed value from state tax Deadline: Apply at your local county office; you must occupy the home as your primary residence on the first day of the tax year. Location: Alabama

Alaska Senior Cash Assistance for Seniors 65 Plus: How to Get 76 to 250 Dollars a Month through the Senior Benefits Program

If you are 65 or older and living in Alaska, you know “fixed income” can feel like a bad joke. Groceries cost more, heating fuel eats your budget every winter, and even a simple medical trip to Anchorage can blow a hole in your savings.

Amount: $76 to $250 per month depending on income tier Deadline: Rolling; apply any time, benefits begin the month after the Division of Public Assistance receives a complete application Location: Alaska

Arizona Senior Property Valuation Protection Option

Freezes the full cash value of an Arizona primary residence for qualifying seniors so property taxes stay stable despite rising home values.

Type: Benefit Amount: Locks full cash value for three-year periods; savings depend on local tax rates Deadline: Apply to your county assessor between January 1 and September 1 for the following tax year Location: Arizona

Enroll in Original Medicare Parts A and B (2024): How to Get Premium Free Hospital Coverage and Start Part B at $174.70 Per Month

Most people think Medicare enrollment is a single chore: circle a date on the calendar, fill out a form, move on with life.

Amount: Part A premium-free with sufficient work history; Part B premium $174.70/month in 2024 Deadline: Initial, General, and Special Enrollment Periods Location: United States

Honolulu Real Property Tax Credit

City and County of Honolulu credit that limits eligible homeowners’ property tax burden to 3% of combined gross income.

Type: Benefit Amount: Credit equals real property tax amount above 3% of combined gross income when eligibility … Deadline: Annual September 30 (received or timely postmarked per city rules) Location: Hawaii and Honolulu County

HUD Section 202: Funding for Affordable Senior Housing (Nonprofits Only)

HUD capital advances and rental assistance for nonprofits building and operating affordable housing with services for very low-income older adults.

Type: Grant Amount: Capital Advances (Millions) + Project Rental Assistance Contracts (PRAC) Deadline: Annual NOFO release Location: United States

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program – Free Advocacy for Nursing Home and Assisted Living Residents

Free advocacy, complaint investigation, and rights protection for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, board and care homes, and other long-term care settings. Ombudsmen investigate complaints about quality of care, abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and rights violations, and work to resolve problems on behalf of residents.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free long-term care complaint investigation and advocacy Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Medicare Part D Extra Help

Social Security Administration subsidy that lowers Medicare Part D prescription drug premiums, deductibles, and copays for people with limited income and resources.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $5,300+ annual savings through reduced Part D premiums, deductibles, and copayments Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Mexico Pension para el Bienestar de las Personas Adultas Mayores

Mexico's universal non-contributory pension providing bimonthly cash payments to all adults aged 65 and older, regardless of income or employment history, constitutionally guaranteed since 2020 and administered by the Secretariat of Welfare (Secretaria del Bienestar).

Type: Benefit Amount: MXN $6,000 pesos bimonthly (approximately MXN $3,000 per month / ~USD $170 per month) Deadline: Rolling Location: Mexico

Mississippi Homestead Exemption and Special Assessment Credit

Reduces ad valorem property taxes on a Mississippi primary residence, with additional credits for seniors and people with disabilities.

Type: Benefit Amount: Basic exemption up to $300 in county taxes Deadline: Apply at the county tax assessor’s office between January 1 and April 1 Location: Mississippi