When it comes time to retire, you may be eligible for some government assistance, like social security and veterans benefits.
Social Security benefits
On average, Social Security retirement benefits replace 40% of pre-retirement income for retirement beneficiaries. People stretch the time to receive their social security benefits to 70 rather than 62-65 years of age for larger checks later in life than smaller checks during their 60s.
Veterans benefits
For veterans, various programs and services like disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, Veteran Readiness and Employment, and burial, are available to support them in retirement.
An example of the Veteran program is the A&A Aid and Attendance which is an increased monthly pension amount paid if the senior meets a certain condition i.e. bedridden, or in a nursing home.
Another example of Veteran Benefits is Housebound, which is a monthly pension if you’re permanently disabled and confined to your home.
You can browse through and apply for Veteran benefits and programs on the official VA.gov site.