While Social Security remains the backbone of senior income security, federal and state assistance programs provide crucial additional support. From food and housing to energy and healthcare, these programs protect vulnerable seniors from poverty and hardship.
Social Security is far more than just a retirement program. It serves as a lifeline for retirees, disabled workers, and survivors, offering income security when it is needed most. Its design ensures that nearly every American worker and their family members are protected against life’s uncertainties.
As housing and everyday costs climb in much of the country, many Americans are searching for places where a modest budget still supports a decent quality of life. While $1,500 ...
