From food assistance like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to utility bill discounts, there are many benefits available to older adults with low income. Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) are agencies that can help you find and enroll in all the different programs you qualify for. That way, you know you’re not missing out on valuable benefits that can help you save money. 

BECs have trained benefits counselors whose job is to learn more about you, figure out what programs you qualify for, and walk you through the application process. This includes helping you gather the documents you need to apply for different programs. These centers are supported by the U.S. Administration for Community Living through a partnership between the National Council on Aging and the Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation.

Where are Benefits Enrollment Centers located?

Today, there are 87 BECs across 38 U.S. states, listed below. Use the links to connect with BECs in the area where you live.

 

Benefits Enrollment Centers By State

BEC Name State
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
  • CAPI USA (Brooklyn Center)
  • Trellis (Arden Hills)
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
  • One Community Health (Hood River)
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee 
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin

Once you find a BEC, contact them to make an appointment with a trained benefits counselor. The counselor will work with you to find and apply for all the programs that can help you save money and live better. Get more information on locating a Benefits Enrollment Center near you.