Benefits Checkup from the National Council on Aging

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This website asks three simple questions to determine if you are eligible for financial help. You can quickly find benefit programs that could help you pay for medications, health care, food, and more. All from a reliable and trusted source, the National Council on Aging.

Many adults over 55 need help paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other basic needs. There are over 2,000 federal, state and private benefits programs available to help. But many people don’t know these programs exist or how they can apply.

After answering the questions, you will get a report created just for you that describes the programs you may get help from. You can apply for many of the programs online or you can print an application form.

Here are the types of expenses you may get help with:

  • Medications
  • Food
  • Utilities
  • Legal
  • Health care
  • Housing
  • In-home services
  • Taxes
  • Transportation
  • Employment Training