Programs to Help You Save

Take advantage of these resources for Philadelphia and surrounding-county seniors

programs to help you save

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

To view the complete Independence Blue Cross Guide to Savings booklet, visit ibxmedicare.com/guidetosavings.