Financial, Food, and Medical Assistance

Medicare Coverage for Hearing Aids

Learn about hearing aid benefits available through Medicare Advantage Plans

Social Security Administration – Supplemental Security Income

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal assistance program designed to provide income to aged, blind, or disabled people who have limited assets with which to support themselves. The SSI program is managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA), but financed by the general tax fund. Because the program is not financed by Social Security taxes, there are no work requirements necessary to qualify for SSI.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Department of Human Services

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As of October 1, 2008, SNAP is the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program. Each state administers a SNAP.