The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) has created a SNAP application that is specific to your needs. This is called the SNAP Application for Seniors.Apply. You can apply with just your name, address (if any), and signature. To apply for Medicare online, visit the Social Security Administration website, agree to the terms of service and fill out the application. Massachusetts offers two home care programs to support aging at home: the Home Care Program (HCP) and Enhanced Community Options Program (ECOP). There are several different ways. There are Adult Family Care (AFC) programs available accessing these depend on your elderly family member's abilities. Benefits range from adult day care to home delivered meals to chore services and medication assistance. A complete list is available in the Benefits section further down this page. Medicaid planning can help protect your assets while ensuring your eligibility for benefits in the future.