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About BenefitsCheckUp®

Helping older adults find programs since 2001.

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About BenefitsCheckUp

BenefitsCheckUp is the nation’s most comprehensive online tool to connect older adults to benefits that can help them stay healthy and independent. It’s a free service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), an organization committed to ensuring all Americans can age well.

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

Since 2001, BenefitsCheckUp has been connecting older adults to programs that can help them afford nutritious food, prescriptions, health care, utilities, housing, and more. 

BenefitsCheckUp is easy to use and 100% confidential. There’s no registration required. 

See How a Benefits Enrollment Specialist Can Help

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. 

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Have more questions about BenefitsCheckUp®? Call our helpline at 1-800-794-6559, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
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.

Free Help to Get Started
Chat Online

Click the "Chat With Us" button in the bottom right to talk to a live representative.

Call Our Hotline

Dial 1-800-794-6559. Available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.

Visit a Local Office

You can find a Benefits Enrollment Center near you by viewing our list of trusted partners.

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