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Oh, SNAP! Benefits of Food Assistance:
Do you know the many benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? 1. It alleviates poverty: SNAP is a vital safety...
Rachel Wise
Jul 5, 20242 min read
Mrs. Ukraine Worldwide: A Profile of Resilience and Giving
Journeys are often not traveled in straight smooth lines, but weaves through challenges and unexpected curves. Siuzanna Iglidan, the current
Rachel Wise
Jun 17, 20241 min read
Avoid Bank Fraud and Other Scams
Have you heard about Medicare Fraud Awareness Week? If not, now is the time to learn about it. This year, it is the week containing June...
Rachel Wise
Jun 6, 20242 min read
Recent Changes in Social Security Overpayment Policies
From www.justiceinaging.org: The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced several changes that will lessen the burden of...
Rachel Wise
May 23, 20242 min read
OPTIONS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A SOCIAL SECURITY OR SSI OVERPAYMENT
An overpayment occurs when Social Security pays a person more money in Social Security benefits or SSI payments than should have been...
Rachel Wise
Apr 29, 20242 min read
May is Older Americans Month!
Celebrating Older Americans Month: Powered by Connection Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by...
Rachel Wise
Apr 26, 20242 min read
NEW LOCATION: Partnership brings Benefits in Action to Aurora!
(photo from ropserves.org) Restoration Outreach Programs community resource center has opened its doors to Benefits in Action to provide...
Rachel Wise
Mar 29, 20242 min read
Making the case for supporting community-based services provided by area agencies on aging
Please call or send an email to your representatives by this Wednesday, March 27 and urge them to fund the Area Agencies on Aging! Find...
Rachel Wise
Mar 26, 20243 min read
Great Resource for Free Medical Equipment Loaners in Denver!
My wife and I were in Hong Kong recently, enjoying the wonderful sights and cuisine the city had to offer. We also wandered around the...
Rachel Wise
Mar 18, 20241 min read
Women in Nonprofit Leadership
Hear from our Founder and Executive Director, Jane Barnes, on women in leadership, taking care of people and her experience in the...
Rachel Wise
Mar 14, 20241 min read
Benefits in Action Tax Program 2024
It’s about that time of year. Have you filed your taxes yet? If not, the IRS deadline for tax filing is Monday, April 15, 2024. If you...
Rachel Wise
Feb 16, 20243 min read
Walt Isaac: Denver7's Everyday Hero
Benefits in Action relies on dedicated volunteers with a passion for serving the community. Food Delivery volunteer, Walt Isaac, was...
Rachel Wise
Feb 8, 20241 min read
Nursing Home Fees
By: Eric Gonzalez Do you have a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility? Did you sign admission paperwork on behalf of or...
amacy3
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Supplements to Social Security Retirement
By: Eric Gonzalez How low can you go? When it comes to monthly Social Security Retirement (SSR) payments, the answer is very low. Some...
amacy3
Nov 7, 20233 min read
Medicare Open Enrollment 2023
By: Eric Gonzalez It’s that time of year again. No, the Great Pumpkin didn’t come, but Medicare Open Enrollment is upon us once again....
amacy3
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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