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Government Resources for Seniors

The City of Phoenix, Maricopa County and the State of Arizona all have resources that are important and useful to the senior population in the greater Phoenix area.
Arizona Taxes
Are you considering a move to Arizona? If the answer is yes, you might want to do some research about the taxes in the state. My guess is that some taxes will be lower here than wherever you are moving from, and some taxes will be higher.
Arizona's Mental Health Services for Seniors
An exhaustive list of frequently requested phone numbers for various agencies and services throughout the State of Arizona.
Arizona Department of Insurance
Includes healthcare and auto insurance update. Also has fraud information.
Arizona Department of Revenue
Tax forms, real estate taxes, center locations and all other general tax information may be obtained here.
Better Business Bureau
Want to know if you are dealing with a legitimate business or charity? The Better Business Bureau serves Central and Northern Arizona including Maricopa County.
City of Phoenix Senior Centers
There are 17 senior centers operated by the city, and their services and programs are delineated here.
Dial-A-Ride
The City of Phoenix provides transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities.  Details and hours may be found at this site.  Call for specific fare information.
Internal Revenue Service
Obtain tax forms, instructions and online tax publications.
Reserve-A-Ride
Door-to-door specialized transportation is provided to seniors 60 and over for certain appointments and destinations.
Most Frequently Asked Medicare and Medicaid Questions
From the official government Medicare site.

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