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Cost Sharing

Several financial assistance programs exist to help certain individuals obtain Medicare and Medicaid coverage: the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program; the Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) program; and the Qualifying Individuals (QI) programs. These programs are available to qualifying individuals who do not meet the income requirements for Medicaid.

Employment - Veterans -Employee Redress and Appeals for Federal Government Employment Actions

Veterans who are federal government employees have certain rights of appeal and redress when they are aggrieved by governmental actions.

Housing - Residential Facilities and Voting Rights

Although the right to vote is fundamental in the United States, state law governs the manner in which this right is exercised. Although almost one-half of the states have passed laws addressing the voting rights of those living in residential facilities, these laws differ significantly.

Social Security - The Basics

The Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance Program, often known as Social Security, provides America's aging population with a full spectrum of benefits, including retirement benefits, survivors' benefits, Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). President Franklin Delano Roosevelt originated the program as a way to protect Americans from the pitfalls of poverty after the Great Depression.

Employment - Older Americans and the Peace Corps

The arm of the United States federal government that is designed to promote world peace is known as the Peace Corps. In the Peace Corps, volunteers live and work in developing countries, known as host countries, helping to train and educate residents. For example, Peace Corps volunteers have helped educate people about AIDS, business development, and information technology.