Medicare Appeals | Mass.Gov Senior Legal Helpline

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Legal help for elders

Senior Legal Helpline (800) 342-5297

Volunteer Lawyers Project of Boston providing free legal information and referral services to Massachusetts residents who are 60 years old or older.

Frequently asked questions

Learn about what is offered

The Helpline is open Monday through Friday 9AM-12PM.  

Can I get a free attorney?  

Most callers will not be eligible for a free attorney. 

Helpline advocates can help you find out if you are eligible and complete an application for services with a Massachusetts civil legal services program. 

Legal services law types include: 

Social Security/SSI 

Veterans Benefits

Mass Health

Medicare 

Consumer 

Public Benefits 

Unemployment 

Foreclosures 

Utilities

Guardianship 

Wills/Advance Directives 

Bankruptcy 

Housing

Family law

Nursing Home 

If you are not eligible for a free attorney and have some ability to pay an attorney, we can refer you to reduced fee attorney referral programs where attorneys will charge you on a sliding scale based on your income.  

Medicare Coverage Outside the United States

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Veterans headstones, markeers, medallions, plaques, and urns

>>Click HERE to Download or Print Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker>>

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Free Military Service Plaque Info

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Senior Tax Assistance Programs - Property Tax Relief - File by April 3 2025 for 2024 Exemption, July for 2025 for 2026 Exemption

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Applications for Personal Property Tax Exemptions

• Seniors (Form 96-1)  (PDF) (Blue Paper)
• Surviving Spouses or Minors (Form 96-2) (PDF) (Blue Paper)
• Blinds (Form 96-3)  (PDF) (Yellow Paper)
• Veterans (Form 96-4)  (PDF) (Green Paper)

The assessors have 3 months from the date your application is filed. Fiscal Year begins July 1. Mail to:

Board of Assessors

City Hall

24 Lowell Street

Peabody, MA  01960

978-538-5716

Concerned About Medicare Costs? There May Be Help!

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Did you know that our Social Services department provides assistance and guidance in so many areas, including health insurance, public benefits, referrals and more? For more information, please speak to one of our SHINE counselors, Sheila, Maryanne, Sandra or Amber.

Dental Coverage Options in Massachusetts

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Handicapped Parking - Disabled Placard and Plate Form

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MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY

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