Carol Brooks Ball

Do you have an idea for a business? Perhaps it’s for a gadget or a concept or a strategy—something you’d love to see converted into a successful business. Or perhaps you’re tired of working for someone else, or you’re unemployed and frustrated with the slow job market.

Massachusetts seniors age 60+ and people receiving disability benefits may be eligible for help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP benefits are provided by the federal government and administered in Massachusetts by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). Massachusetts SNAP recipients include families with children, those age 60+, and people who are disabled.

Massachusetts seniors age 60+ — and people at any age receiving disability benefits — who already receive or are applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance, may benefit from additional assistance through the SNAP Medical Expenses Deduction. Through this deduction, those eligible are able to deduct out-of-pocket medical expenses from their income, which can increase their SNAP allotment and enable them to purchase healthy, nutritious food.

Do you have an idea for a business? Perhaps it’s for a gadget or a concept or a strategy—something you’d love to see converted into a successful business. Or perhaps you’re tired of working for someone else, or you’re unemployed and frustrated with the slow job market.

34 Million May Be at Higher Risk Based on Behavior and Life Experience

AARP Massachusetts is joining forces with AARP Foundation's Drive to End Hunger , and reaching out to older adults in the Boston area who are most at risk of going hungry. Will you help us?

Massachusetts seniors age 60+ — and people at any age receiving disability benefits — who already receive or are applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance, may benefit from additional assistance through the SNAP Medical Expenses Deduction. Through this deduction, those eligible are able to deduct out-of-pocket medical expenses from their income, which can increase their SNAP allotment and enable them to purchase healthy, nutritious food.

Bad news: Like it or not, tax season has come once again . Good news: Once again, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low to moderate income, through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program! Now through Tuesday, April 15, trained volunteers are ready to help taxpayers with basic federal and state income tax returns.

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AARP Executive Vice President Nancy A. LeaMond released the following statement in reaction to reports today that the Social Security benefit cut called Chained CPI would not be in President Obama’s FY2015 budget proposal: