NewsVoice of San DiegoAugust 5, 2026San Diego
Seniors Aged 60-65 Face Homelessness 'Catch-22' Due to Benefit Gaps
People aged 60 and older are spending 20 percent more days homeless than other seniors, largely because they fall into a coverage gap between Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Many individuals in this age range cannot qualify for Social Security until age 62 or SSI until age 65, leaving them without adequate financial support.
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This demographic gap leaves many low-income seniors without access to federal safety nets, forcing them to rely on limited local relief while waiting for age-based eligibility.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationRegional Task Force on Homelessness“provided internal reports on senior homelessness trends”personMelinda Forstey“quoted regarding the difficulty seniors face navigating complex benefit systems”personDennis P. Culhane“quoted regarding the demographic trends of the baby boom generation and homeless”personMark Diega“profiled as a 61-year-old experiencing the benefit eligibility gap”personMariana Martínez Barba“author of the article”organizationServing Seniors“non-profit organization focused on senior services”