You and your spouse may claim an additional $1,000 exemption on the Maryland return for being 65 years of age or older or blind. If any other dependent claimed is 65 or over, you also receive an extra exemption of up to $3,200.
People age 65 or older or younger adults living with a disability who have very low incomes and limited savings can apply. You must visit your local Social Security office to complete your SSI application.
Services Provided Nutrition screening and education are provided and nutrition counseling may be available. This program offers low-income adults 60 and over coupons that can be exchanged for applicable food at participating farmers' markets.
To apply or get more information about this program, call your local MAP Information and Assistance office or the main MAP hotline at (844) 627-5465. To be eligible for the Senior Care Services Program, you must be aged 65 or older and at risk for placement in a nursing facility.
Senior Citizens Resources Adult Care Services. Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. Medicare. Healthy Aging. Guide to Assisted Living Facilities. Flu Information (Influenza) Adult Evaluation and Review Services. Medicaid Waiver Program.
Retirement eligibility at age 65 with at least 10 years of service, or age 60 with at least 15 years of service at a reduced benefit. Receive service credit for unused sick leave (visit the MSRPS website for more information)
Normal Retirement You may retire with unreduced benefits: Rule of 90 – age and service must equal 90.
Retirement eligibility at age 65 with at least 10 years of service, or age 60 with at least 15 years of service at a reduced benefit.