Seniors
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)
Free support services for family members and informal caregivers who provide care for older adults, people with disabilities, and grandparents raising grandchildren. The program provides respite care, counseling, support groups, training, information, and assistance in accessing services through a nationwide network of Area Agencies on Aging and local community organizations.
Nevada Department of Taxation
Provides annual rebates to low-income Nevada seniors who paid property tax directly or indirectly through rent on their primary residence.
New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super)
New Zealand's universal public pension providing a regular fortnightly payment to all eligible residents aged 65 and over, regardless of work history, retirement savings, or other income, funded from general taxation rather than individual contributions.
North Dakota Homestead Property Tax Credit
State property tax relief for qualifying North Dakota residents age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled, including a homeowner credit and a renter refund option.
Oklahoma Property Tax Credit (Circuit Breaker)
Refundable credit for qualifying Oklahoma heads of household with low taxable burden when 65+ or totally disabled, when annual ad valorem taxes exceed 1% of total gross household income.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Comprehensive medical, social, and long-term care services for adults aged 55 and older who are certified as nursing-home eligible but wish to continue living safely in their communities. PACE covers all Medicare and Medicaid services plus additional supports.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Federally funded part-time job training and community service employment for low-income adults age 55 and older. Participants earn minimum wage or higher while training at nonprofit and government host agencies, gaining skills and experience to transition into unsubsidized employment. The program serves approximately 40,000 older Americans annually through a nationwide network of grantees.
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Provides low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs while supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agricultural programs.
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) – Free Medicare Fraud Detection and Prevention
Free education, counseling, and assistance to help Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries detect, prevent, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse. Trained SMP volunteers review Medicare statements with beneficiaries, identify suspicious charges, and assist with reporting—helping to protect both individual beneficiaries and the Medicare Trust Fund from an estimated $60 billion+ in annual fraud.
Senior Nutrition Program (Older Americans Act Congregate and Home-Delivered Meals)
Free nutritious meals for adults aged 60 and older, served at community sites (senior centers, faith-based facilities, restaurants) or delivered directly to the homes of those who are homebound. The program also provides nutrition counseling, social connection, and referrals to other aging services.