US, Jan. 22 -- In recent years, rising inflation has made it harder for many seniors to pay their expenses. This month, we'll look at programs that can help with the cost of groceries and health care. If your income and resources are limited, you may qualify for assistance from federal and/or state programs.

Did you know that only about half of eligible elders benefit from cash assistance for grocery shopping?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest Federal nutrition assistance program. This program gives you a special debit card to help you buy food if you have a limited income and a few assets.

A household must meet both the gross and net income limits. For instance, a two-person household's gross monthly...