Benefits
Reverse mortgage (HECM) in 2026: how the FHA-insured version works
The FHA-insured HECM reverse mortgage in 2026: the new $1,249,125 limit, who qualifies at 62, what it costs, and how heirs repay the loan.
Medicaid nursing home care in 2026: asset limits, look-back, spousal rules
How Medicaid pays for nursing home care in 2026: the $2,000 asset limit, the 5-year look-back, and how much a healthy spouse gets to keep.
Section 202 senior housing in 2026: HUD's rent program for adults 62+
How HUD Section 202 senior housing works in 2026: who qualifies at 62, the 50% income rule, the 30% rent cap, wait lists, and exactly how to apply.
VA Aid and Attendance pension 2026: up to $2,874 a month for wartime veterans
VA Aid and Attendance adds up to $2,874 a month to a wartime veteran's pension in 2026, and $1,558 for a surviving spouse. Who qualifies and how to apply.
LIHEAP in 2026: $4 billion in heating-bill help for older adults
LIHEAP helps older adults pay heating and cooling bills in 2026. See income limits, who automatically qualifies, benefit amounts, and how to apply.
SNAP for seniors in 2026: income limits and the medical deduction
If you're 60 or older, SNAP's 2026 rules work in your favor: no gross income test, a higher asset limit, and a medical deduction that can raise your benefit.
VA Aid and Attendance 2026: up to $2,874 a month for in-home care
VA Aid and Attendance can pay a wartime veteran up to $2,874 a month in 2026 for help at home or in care. See who qualifies and how to apply.
SNAP benefits for seniors in 2026: how the rules change at age 60
At 60, SNAP waives the gross-income test, lets you deduct medical bills, and offers a simpler application. The 2026 income limits and how to apply, explained.