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Financial Assistance · California · Free

Federal government's portal for finding benefits and assistance programs. Worth contacting for anyone facing eviction, utility shutoff, or a sudden out-of-pocket prescription cost they can't cover. Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy) can be applied for online at ssa.gov in under 15 minutes. VA Aid & Attendance can add up to ,800/month to a wartime veteran's pension or surviving spouse's pension — most never apply. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family caregivers.

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