Seniors

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – Free Medicare Counseling

Free, unbiased health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers through a nationwide network of trained volunteer counselors. SHIP helps seniors and people with disabilities understand Medicare options, compare plans, enroll in coverage, resolve billing problems, and access cost-saving programs—saving beneficiaries an average of $1,000+ per year in healthcare costs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free Medicare counseling and plan comparison; typical savings exceed $1,000/year Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

USDA Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Monthly food packages of nutritious USDA commodities for low-income seniors aged 60 and older, distributed through local food banks and community organizations in all 50 states.

Type: Benefit Amount: Monthly food package valued at approximately $50–$80 containing shelf-stable proteins, grains, … Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

West Virginia Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Save Money on Property Taxes if You're 65+ or Disabled

Reduces county property taxes for eligible West Virginia homeowners who are seniors or totally and permanently disabled by exempting the first $20,000 of assessed value.

Type: Benefit Amount: Exempts up to $20,000 of assessed value (equal to $100,000 of market value) Deadline: File application with the county assessor between July 1 and December 1 for the following tax year Location: West Virginia