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About BenefitsCheckUp

Helping older adults connect to benefits since 2001.  

An up close shot of a Black senior woman, looking proud and determined to prevent osteoporosis. While Black women have a lower prevalence of osteoporosis overall, they experience worse outcomes after fractures caused by osteoporosis.

About BenefitsCheckUp

BenefitsCheckUp® is a free service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA). It is the nation’s most comprehensive online tool to connect older adults to benefits.  

Every year, billions of dollars in benefits programs go unclaimed because older adults don't know they’re eligible or how to apply.

Since 2001, 9.9 million people have used BenefitsCheckUp to find over $42 billion in benefits to help pay for food, medicine, health care, utilities, and more. 

The site is confidential, and there’s no registration required. 

Let a Benefits Enrollment Specialist Help You

Not sure where to start? Depending on your location, you can talk to a benefits enrollment specialist in person. It's free, confidential, and unbiased. Find out how you can get help finding and enrolling in benefits programs you may qualify for.

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

Have more questions about BenefitsCheckUp®? Call our helpline at 1-800-794-6559, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.