General Questions FAQ
Where do I get
information about hurricane relief resources and efforts? Where do I get
information about the Senior Olympics? How do I get my
veterans benefits questions answered? How do I get help
locating my unclaimed pension? How do I request a
Social Security Statement? How do I get
information about public benefit programs such as Medicare,
Medicaid, SSI and Food Stamps?
If your question is not answered here,
please contact
us.
Answers to General Questions
Q: Where do I get information about
hurricane relief resources and efforts?
A: For information regarding hurricane relief resources and efforts, please visit www.aarp.org/katrina.
Q: Where do I get information about
the Senior Olympics?
A: For information about the National Senior Games and the Senior
Olympics, please visit the NSGA's Web site or
contact the National Senior Games Association at 1-225-766-9115.
Q: How do I get my veterans benefits
questions answered?
A: There is a cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs in the
federal government committed to informing and serving veterans.
For more details, visit the Department of Veterans Affairs Web site
or call 1-800-400-7242.
Q: How do I get help locating my
unclaimed pension?
A: The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is a federal
government entity that works to protect the retirement incomes of
American workers. For more, visit the PBGC Web site or call 202-326-4000.
Q: How do I request a Social Security
Statement?
A: Request a statement by visiting the Social Security Administration Web site
or calling the SSA at 1-800-772-1213. Useful links from SSA are:
- Request a statement online
- Download a paper version of the request form (SSA-7004)
- Find a local Social Security office
Q: How do I get information about
public benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SSI and
Food Stamps?
A: Visit AARP's Low Income
Help Web page. Another great resource is the Benefits Checkup site, a
free service from the National Council on the Aging. A simple
questionnaire will guide you toward programs that may help you
pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and much more.
If your question is not answered here,
please contact
us.
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