State & federal programs
BenefitsCheckUp (NCOA)
Free online screener from the National Council on Aging matching adults 55+ to 2,000+ benefits programs.
BenefitsCheckUp is the most comprehensive free benefits screening tool for older adults and their caregivers. Answer a short questionnaire to find programs that help pay for prescriptions, food, utilities, health care, housing, and more. Covers federal, state, and local programs.
Who qualifies
A quick look at who this program is designed to help.
Where
Income
Age
Conditions
Insurance
Stage of care
What you'll need
Have these ready before you start the application.
- No documents required to use the screener. Individual programs you qualify for will have their own documentation requirements.
How it works
- 1
Fill out the application
The program runs its own application. We'll send you straight there.
- 2
Submit your documents
Upload or send the documents listed above, following the program's instructions.
- 3
Receive your benefit
If approved, the benefit kicks in based on the program's timeline.
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the program's own website. We'll keep your matches ready when you come back.