Senior Benefits Checklist · 2026
Baltimore City CountyMaryland
40
programs in this county
15
categories of help
Sep 8, 2026
sources last verified
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- 2See which programs fit you, with dollar estimates.
- 3Call your top match using the numbers on this sheet.
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Highest value · estimates per year
- 1
Home & Community-Based Options Waiver + Community First Choice — Maryland
1-877-463-3464health.maryland.govLong Term Care
$5,000–$50,000/yr
- 2
$6,000–$40,000/yr
- 3
VA Aid & Attendance (Improved Pension)
1-800-827-1000va.govVeteran Benefits
$12,000–$34,488/yr
- 4
$8,000–$20,000/yr
- 5
1-877-222-8387va.govHealthcare
$5,000–$20,000/yr
- 6
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
1-800-772-1213ssa.govIncome Support
$11,928–$17,892/yr
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- Photo ID
- Social Security card
- Medicare card
- Proof of income
- Bank statements
- Proof of address
- Medication list
- Insurance cards
More programs in Baltimore City County
By category · 12 shown
Employment
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
$15,000–$17,000/yr1-877-872-5627
Housing
HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
$5,000–$15,000/yr1-800-955-2232
Healthcare
+3 more at the link
Health Coverage
Maryland Medicaid for Aged, Blind or Disabled Adults
$2,000–$15,000/yr1-800-332-6347
Utility Assistance
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
$3,000–$8,000/yr
$111–$411/yr1-800-234-9473
Medicare Savings
Extra Help (Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
$4,000–$5,300/yr1-800-772-1213
+3 more at the link
Supportive Services
+3 more at the link
Food Assistance
Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
$1,500–$4,000/yr1-800-677-1116
+5 more at the link
22 more programs are listed at discoverseniorbenefits.com/benefits/maryland/baltimore_city. The check on the front finds the ones that fit you.
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Division of Aging and Care Services