Medicare provides health insurance through Medicare for adults age 65 and older, and for individuals with disabilities or permanent kidney failure. Coverage includes hospital care, medical services, and prescription drugs.

Medicare consists of three parts:

• Part A: Covers inpatient hospital care and some follow-up care
• Part B: Covers doctor visits and other outpatient services
• Part D: Offers a prescription drug benefit

Medicare also provides tools to locate Medicare providers and local Social Security offices.

Web pages

• Home - www.medicare.gov
• Access SSA Services Online - www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
• Find Nearby Locations - https://www.ssofficelocation.com/auburn-social-security-office-so66
• Find Providers - https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
• Participating Pharmacies - https://www.medicare.gov/covid-19-tests-participating-pharmacies

Administers the federal Social Security Program and assists clients applying for retirement, survivors benefits, disability, Supplementary Security Income (SSI), and Medicare benefits.

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During COVID-19: Services are available by phone (866-931-6087) or online at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices. SSA office is only providing limited, dire need, in-person services by appointment only. Call the SSA office to see whether your service needs can be met over the phone or if you'll need assistance in person.

Over the phone services can include applications for Disability, Retirement, and SSI. Prepare to provide your Social Security number as that may be needed.

Websites:

• Access SSA services online - www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
• Find nearby locations - https://www.ssofficelocation.com/auburn-social-security-office-so66

The Social Security Administration provides benefit payment management for individuals unable to manage their Social Security or SSI payments.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) appoints a representative payee to receive and manage payments on behalf of a beneficiary.

The SSA:

• Appoints representative payees, such as family, friends, or qualified organizations
• Manages Social Security and SSI benefits for beneficiaries unable to do so themselves
• Offers advance designation for up to three potential future payees
• Provides education and reporting guidance for appointed payees

Representative payees are responsible for using benefits for the beneficiary's current and future needs, saving unused funds appropriately, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Note: Power of attorney, authorized representative status, or joint bank account access does not allow someone to act as a payee. Appointment by SSA is required.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.ssa.gov/payee/
• FAQs - https://www.ssa.gov/payee/fa…

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The Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket Program is free and voluntary. The Ticket Program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence. Individuals who receive Social Security benefits because of a disability and are age 18 through 64 probably already qualify for the program.
 
Disability Beneficiary, Family Member or Caretaker
Visit the Choose Work Site - https://choosework.ssa.gov/
The Ticket to Work (Ticket) program is a good fit for people who want to improve their earning potential and are committed to preparing for long-term success in the workplace. The Ticket program offers beneficiaries with disabilities access to meaningful employment with the assistance of Ticket to Work employment service providers called Employment Networks (EN).
 
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Sierra Community House can provide rental assistance to qualifying individuals and households who live in Tahoe and Truckee.

Screening and Applications
Sierra Community House will screen households to assist each community member who may qualify. If households qualify, Sierra Community House will go through the application process with them so that the household may receive assistance with rent or utility (water/garbage/gas/electricity) payments.

Additional services include:

• Professional advocacy and case management
• Government benefit application assistance (medical, CalFresh, LiHeap, CalWorks)
• Healthcare enrollment assistance (MediCal, MediCare & Covered California)
• Healthcare navigation (referrals)
• Housing search & retention services
• Emergency hunger relief
• Financial coaching

Locations
The rental assistance may be available to those who reside in Tahoe and Truckee areas.

Income limits information.

 
Web pages

• Main website - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/
• Income limits - https://w…

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