After the Disaster: Considerations for Older Adults
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Many services and benefits older adults use can be affected by natural disasters and other emergencies. Here are some tips for re-establishing lost services. After a disaster, the Social Security Administration will move quickly to ensure that monthly payments get to beneficiaries and that other vital Social Security services are provided. This publication covers more information on social security benefits, Medicare benefits, medications, and helpful national and state (Texas) contacts following a disaster. (2 Pages)
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