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Government Sites
Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, contains general information for seniors as well as information on the Older Americans Act.
www.aoa.gov »
The Official U.S. Government Web Portal with links to every government department. Extensive information on consumer protection, education, agencies, health, laws, retirement, taxes and travel.
www.firstgov.gov »
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a federal agency responsible for Medicare, Medicare, HIPPA and other programs.
www.cms.hhs.gov »
An award-winning site developed by the Joint U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Extensive health care resources used by public and professionals.
www.medlineplus.gov »
Official site of the U.S. Social Security Administration. Contains information on financial aspects of aging, including how to plan for retirement, file for Medicare and obtain personal information.
www.ssa.gov »
(formerly Veterans Administration)
Department of Veteran Affairs is responsible for allocating benefits to Veterans their dependents. Contains information on education, compensation, insurance, health and more.
www.va.gov »
