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Find Federal Benefits when Approaching Retirement

Life experiences can be stressful. Finding benefits shouldn’t be. Learn about potential Federal benefits in one place.

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Potential Federal Benefits

You match 0 benefits.

Provided by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

Medicare is a health insurance program for Americans aged 65 and older, and for people with disabilities.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 2).

Provided by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

If you meet certain conditions, Medicare Savings Programs may also pay Medicare insurance deductibles, coinsurance, and co-payments.
Get help paying your Medicare premiums.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 3).

Provided by Department of Defense

Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments (CRDP) program provides a 10-year phase-out of the offset to military retired pay due to receipt of VA disability compensation. If you believe you qualify, but are not receiving payments, please contact your Military Department to determine the reason for non-payment.
Applications for CRDP are not required or accepted. CRDP benefits are determined automatically.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 4).

Provided by Department of Defense

Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program provides a special monthly payment equivalent to the offset to military retired pay due to receipt of VA disability compensation determined to be combat-related.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 4).

Provided by Department of Defense

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a Federal Government-sponsored retirement savings and investment plan available to members of the uniformed services.
The TSP offers the same type of savings and tax benefits that private corporations offer their employees under '401(k)' plans.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 2).

Provided by Department of Interior - Indian Affairs

Financial Assistance and Social Services (FASS) program provides direct assistance to American Indians and Alaska Natives, including financial assistance, child assistance, burial assistance, emergency assistance, and adult care assistance.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 2).

Provided by Department of Interior - Indian Affairs

The Housing Improvement Program (HIP) is a home repair, renovation, replacement and new housing grant program available to American Indians and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals and families who have no immediate resource for standard housing.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 2).

Provided by Department of Labor

A compensation is available to coal miners who were totally disabled by pneumoconiosis arising out of coal mine employment, and to survivors of coal miners whose deaths are attributable to the disease.
This program also provides eligible miners with medical coverage for the treatment of lung diseases related to pneumoconiosis.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 3).

Provided by Internal Revenue Service

There might be tax-advantaged retirement plans available to you. Review available retirement options and how to manage your retirement savings during changes in your life.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 1).

Provided by Social Security Administration

Social Security Disability Insurance provides financial assistance to people with disabilities.
Only one application is needed to apply for all the benefits offered by SSA.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 4).

Provided by Social Security Administration

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan, you may be able to get extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to the Medicare Prescription Drug program.
Only one application is needed to apply for all the benefits offered by SSA.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 3).

Provided by Social Security Administration

It may provide income support for adult children with disabilities who are unable to work and whose parents receive retirement benefits.
Only one application is needed to apply for all the benefits offered by SSA.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 6).

Provided by Social Security Administration

This benefit provides replacement income for qualified retirees and their families.
Only one application is needed to apply for all the benefits offered by SSA.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 4).

Provided by Social Security Administration

Social Security is part of the retirement plan for almost every American worker. It provides replacement income for qualified retirees and their families. Complete just one application to be considered for all benefits administered by the Social Security Administration.
Only one application is needed to apply for all the benefits offered by SSA.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 3).

Provided by Social Security Administration

This benefit provides replacement income for qualified retirees and their families.
Only one application is needed to apply for all the benefits offered by SSA.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 4).

Provided by Social Security Administration

This benefit provides replacement income for qualified retirees and their families. Social Security is part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker.
Only one application is needed to apply for all the benefits offered by SSA.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 3).

Provided by Social Security Administration

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides financial assistance to older, blind, and people with disabilities to help meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Key eligibility criteria (You currently meet 0 of 3).

Provided by U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Monthly payments are available to wartime veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.

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Other benefits that might be relevant to you.