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July 2020
FHA Loan Refund
If you had a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage, you may be eligible for a refund of part of your insurance premium and/or a share of any excess earnings from the FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. What is a FHA Loan? The FHA is a part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development...
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Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps low-income households reduce their energy costs by making their homes more energy efficient. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and is often administered by the same agency that offers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).Once approved, your local WAP provider will conduct a...
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The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), often referred to as the “the senior box program”, helps low-income individuals at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious food. CSFP serves approximately 600,000 low‐income people each month, and provides more than just food and nourishment. The program has also been shown to help...
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CARE Mortgage Options
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides many homeowners with protection against foreclosure, as well as the right to pause mortgage payments during times of financial hardship.A federal law put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic offers two protections for homeowners with federally or Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) backed mortgages. How To...
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medicaid coverage
Medicaid is a public assistance healthcare program available to all low-income Americans. Unlike Medicare, which guarantees coverage for individuals ages 65 and older and with certain disabilities, Medicaid determines coverage based largely on financial need. Medicaid is paid for with public funds collected through income taxes. Specific eligibility requirements are determined at a state level,...
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Get Medicare early through SSDI
Medicare is federal health insurance for seniors 65 or older, persons with specific disabilities and also individuals who’ve been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease.Medicare has two parts: Part A, which is hospital insurance, and Part B, which is medical insurance. In most cases, Part A is covered under Medicare and Part B is available...
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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families in need afford home energy services and reduce the health and safety concerns that can be caused by unsafe heating and cooling practices. LIHEAP is a federally funded program with budget and coverage specifics that are determined by each state. In general, LIHEAP assists low...
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