Seniors

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Social Security Retirement Benefits

Monthly income, survivor protection, and Medicare eligibility for retirees who have paid into Social Security.

Amount: Average $1,907 per month in 2024; up to $4,873 with maximum earnings and delayed credits Deadline: rolling application Location: United States

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Provides monthly cash assistance to low-income seniors, blind individuals, and people with disabilities to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Amount: Up to $943 per month for individuals in 2024 (higher in some states) Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

West Virginia Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Save Money on Property Taxes if You're 65+ or Disabled

Reduces county property taxes for eligible West Virginia homeowners who are seniors or totally and permanently disabled by exempting the first $20,000 of assessed value.

Type: Benefit Amount: Exempts up to $20,000 of assessed value (equal to $100,000 of market value) Deadline: File application with the county assessor between July 1 and December 1 for the following tax year Location: West Virginia