August 11, 2026Est. digital edition
Money & Benefits

Grocery and utility help many older adults never claim

Billions in assistance go unused each year because eligible households assume they earn too much to qualify.

By Priya Nair·Consumer Money WriterPublished ·6 min read
Assistance programs often use income limits higher than people expect.
Assistance programs often use income limits higher than people expect.

Billions in assistance go unused each year because eligible households assume they earn too much to qualify. The full text of this report is part of our expanding edition and will appear here in this template.

Sources & references

  • Official program guidance and enrollment materials as cited in the article text.
  • State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counseling overview.

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