Programs to help you save
Take advantage of these resources for Philadelphia and surrounding-county seniors.
Living on a fixed income? Sometimes it’s a challenge to make ends meet. Add in unexpected health expenses, and your budget can sometimes be thrown off track. Luckily, there are programs that can help — and resources that you can count on for the future. Use this guide to save money, stay healthy, and be prepared.
Filling Your Prescriptions
If you’re having difficulty affording your medicine, these initiatives can help.
PACE/PACENET
These programs offer coverage for generic and brand-name drugs with minimal copayment.
How do I apply?
- Go to pacecares.magellanhealth.com
- Call 1-800-225-7223
Extra Help
Having trouble paying for your Medicare prescription drug plan? Through Medicare’s Extra Help program, you could receive help to pay for drug premiums, deductibles, and copayments.
How do I apply?
- Go to ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp
- Call 1-800-772-1213
Getting Around
Navigate Philadelphia and the surrounding counties with ease using this program.
SEPTA Senior Free Ride Program
Did you know that seniors ride free on all Pennsylvania SEPTA transit routes? All you need is a SEPTA Key Senior Photo ID Card. Tap the key card at the farebox and turnstile or present it to a conductor or driver.
How do I apply?
- Chat live with a SEPTA representative at septa.org/cs/chat/index.html
- Call 1-215-580-7800 or 1-215-580-7853 (TDD/TTY) - Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Saturday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Eating Healthy
These programs can help put nutritious meals on the table.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Pennsylvania’s food stamp program can help you eat nutritiously, even when your budget is tight.
How do I apply?
- File an application at your local county assistance office
- Download an application online and return it to your local county assistance office. Visit compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome
Meals On Wheels
This program delivers nutritious meals to seniors who are unable to cook or are homebound for a minimal fee, based on your ability to pay.
How do I apply?
- Head to mealsonwheelsamerica.org/find-meals to find a Meals on Wheels program in your area
To view the complete Independence Blue Cross Guide to Savings booklet, visit ibxmedicare.com/guidetosavings.
